Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Campus, Oxford Road
Manchester
M15 6BH
UK
Telephone: +44 1612471873
E-mail: n.wood@mmu.ac.uk
NUTS: UKD3
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The provision of equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre (MFCIC)
Reference number: MMU501
II.1.2) Main CPV code
31122100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The focus of the MFCIC, is advanced materials for fuel cells. The University requires a suite of modular low power fuel cells units (PEM, SOFC, etc.) which can be used to test our materials and to conduct condition-monitoring experiments. A suite of cells and associated hydrogen generation facilities will also be required. These units will also be used in our teaching/training activities. A wide range of liquid and gaseous fuels can be reformed into hydrogen.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 585 987.87
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: LOT 1
II.2.1) Title
Acoustic emission spectroscopy (AES) system
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33114000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
Main site or place of performance:
Manchester Metropolitan University.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The generic specifications for the acoustic emission spectroscopy (AES) system.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Requirements
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
European Regional Development Fund
Lot No: LOT 2
II.2.1) Title
Raman atomic force microscopy (AFM) with Nano-Raman (TERS) and electrochemical capability
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38510000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An integrated atomic force microscopy (AFM) that can provide physical sample information on the nanometer scale, including topography, hardness, adhesion, friction, surface potential, electrical and thermal conductivity, temperature and piezo response (among many others), near-field optical techniques (SNOM or NSOM), Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), tuning fork techniques (Shear-force and Normal-force imaging modes), electrochemistry, all together with the chemical information obtained from Raman spectroscopy. A comprehensive sample characterization for the fast simultaneous co-localized measurements and Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (TERS).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Requirements
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
European Regional Development Fund
Lot No: LOT 3
II.2.1) Title
Gas chromatograph/gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer for catalyst test rig
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38432200
38432200
38432200
38432200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre laboratory requires detection equipment for various gases associated with combustion. The detection will be carried out either using a Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) or a conventional Gas Chromatograph (GC). MMU would like suppliers to quote for either or both options and will choose the system that is most suitable for its needs having reviewed all offers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Requirements
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The questions for GC-MS and GC options will be marked and compared independently.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
European Regional Development Fund
Lot No: LOT 4
II.2.1) Title
Microwave plasma delivery system for CVD graphene rig
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31711422
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The CVD Graphene Rig is used to deposit thin films of graphene onto metal foil or film substrates. These graphene layers will be used in the construction of novel fuel cell elements. MMU already has much of the equipment required to build a unit in-house that can achieve the desired outcome, and therefore requires only the microwave plasma delivery system, which can be integrated by MMU itself following installation and training from the successful bidder.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Requirements
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
European Regional Development Fund
Lot No: LOT 5
II.2.1) Title
Hydrogen electrolyser
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31122100
31122100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Electrolysers convert water into H2 and O2 using electricity. The electrolyser will be responsible for meeting the hydrogen demand of MMU’s new fuel cell testing lab. The lab is located on the 5th floor of a tower, into which transportation of H2 cylinders is not feasible. Up to 6 cells will be used at once in the laboratory, with an estimated maximum simultaneous power output of 3 kW.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Requirements
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
European Regional Development Fund
Lot No: LOT 6
II.2.1) Title
Magnetron sputtering rig
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31711421
31711421
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The magnetron sputtering rig is used to deposit thin films of metals, oxides and nitrides on a variety of substrates. These layers will be used in the construction of fuel cell elements.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Requirements
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
European Regional Development Fund
Lot No: LOT 7
II.2.1) Title
Robotic arm 3D printer
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42991200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
MMU requires a 3D printer capable of printing large objects from a variety of plastic filaments. This tender may be fulfilled with an existing product however it is anticipated that the printer may need to be a bespoke unit constructed from an “off-the-shelf” robotic arm and one or more print heads that are integrated into a single system by the supplier.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Requirements
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
European Regional Development Fund
Lot No: LOT 8
II.2.1) Title
Automated screen-printer
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42991200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An automated high precision screen-printer for producing conductive surface. A complete screen-printing platform for quick, reliable and high precision with stencils and screens. Will be required to print fuel cell conducting anode and cathodes and highly accurate and reproducible electrochemical platforms.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Requirements
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
European Regional Development Fund
Lot No: LOT 9
II.2.1) Title
XPS system
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33114000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A complete XPS system suitable for surface characterisation and depth profile analysis of layers. The system will be capable of high resolution, monochromated XPS, small area XPS, XPS line scans, XPS chemical mapping, and depth profiling from conductors and insulators.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Requirements
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
European Regional Development Fund
Lot No: LOT 10
II.2.1) Title
Suite of fuel cell test stations
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38500000
38500000
38500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A number of test stations are required to determine the performance of fuel cells that will be fabricated and tested at the new Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre (MFCIC). MFCIC, anticipates that a range of different sizes of fuel cells and stacks will be tested, from less than 1 W, up to 100 W. Different constructions of fuel cells will also be tested, including: Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM), Intermediate Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (ITPEM), and Solid Oxide (SOFC).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Requirements
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
European Regional Development Fund
Lot No: LOT 11
II.2.1) Title
Proton exchange membrane fuel cell test station
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31122100
31122100
31122100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The proton exchange membrane (PEM) test station is used to determine the performance of PEM fuel cells. This test station will be used for testing cells up to 2.5 kW in size.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Requirements
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Identification of the project:
European Regional Development Fund
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2017/S 140-287321.
Title: Acoustic emission spectroscopy
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mistras Group Ltd
22-637-0823
1 Dillington, Great Staughton, St Neots, Cambs, PE19 5DH
St Neots
PE19 5DH
UK
Telephone: +44 1954231612
E-mail: barry.morris@mistrasgroup.co.uk
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 32 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2017/S 140-287321.
Title: Raman atomic force microscopy (AFM) with Nano-Raman (TERS) and electrochemical capability
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/12/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Horiba UK Ltd
2242542
2 Dalston Gardens, Stanmore Middlesex
Stanmore
HA7 1BQ
UK
Telephone: +44 2082048142
E-mail: Chris.kemp@horiba.com
NUTS: UKI74
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.horiba.com/uk/scientific/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 320 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 2017/S 140-287321.
Title: Gas chromatograph/gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer for catalyst test rig
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd
21-979-8601
5500 Lakeside, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 3GR
UK
Telephone: +44 3457125292
E-mail: uk_tenders@agilent.com
NUTS: UKD63
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.agilent.com/home
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 2017/S 140-287321.
Title: Microwave plasma delivery system for CVD graphene rig
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MKS Instruments UK Ltd
6391618
2 Cowley Way, Weston Road, Crewe
Crewe
CW1 6AE
UK
Telephone: +44 1270250150
NUTS: UKD62
Internet address(es)
URL: www.mksinst.com
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 49 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 2017/S 140-287321.
Title: Hydrogen electrolyser
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ITM Power (Trading) Ltd
6156553
22 Atlas Way
Sheffield
S4 7QQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1142445111
E-mail: sjb@itm-power.com
NUTS: UKE32
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.itm-power.com/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 2017/S 140-287321.
Title: The magnetron sputtering rig
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Moorfield Nanotechnology Ltd
77-932-1793
112-114 Whitworth Street, Northwich, Cheshire
Northwich
CW9 5NW
UK
Telephone: +44 1565722609
E-mail: SALES@MOORFIELD.CO.UK
NUTS: UKD63
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 2017/S 140-287321.
Title: Robotic arm 3D printer
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 2017/S 140-287321.
Title: Automated screen-printer
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Contract No: 2017/S 140-287321.
Title: XPS system
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kratos Analytical Limited
213138720
Wharfside, Trafford Wharf Road,
Manchester
M17 1GP
UK
Telephone: +44 1618884400
E-mail: simon.hutton@kratos.co.uk
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 470 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Contract No: 2017/S 140-287321.
Title: Suite of fuel cell test stations
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alvatek Ltd
6367212
8 Northleaze, Tetbury, Glouchestershire
Tetbury
GL8 8JB
UK
Telephone: +44 1666500991
E-mail: Steve.fryatt@alvatek.co.uk
NUTS: UKK13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 200 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Contract No: 2017/S 140-287321.
Title: Proton exchange membrane fuel cell test station
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
leancat
U Prehrady 3204/61, 466 02 Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic
Jablonec nad Nisou
CZ
Telephone: +420 724599993
E-mail: matolin@lean-cat.com
NUTS: CZ051
Internet address(es)
URL: www.lean-cat.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 160 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
M15 6BH
UK
E-mail: n.wood@mmu.ac.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
M15 6BH
UK
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Campus, Oxford Road
Manchester
M15 6BH
UK
Telephone: +44 1612471873
E-mail: n.wood@mmu.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/12/2017