Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX
UK
E-mail: bids.spark-fund@hull.ac.uk
NUTS: UKE
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.hull.ac.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: University
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SparkFund - Provision of equipment and consultancy services
Reference number: DN1434
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79800000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
SparkFund is an ERDF funded grants programme available to Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), located in either the Humber of York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) areas. The total value of the programme is £17.8m and it is in receipt of £9.8m of ERDF grant funding. SparkFund is led and managed by the University of Hull and a dedicated SparkFund Team has been established to act as the direct interface with eligible SMEs and to support them to scope, design and successfully procure goods and/or services.
The grant recipient, Additive-X Ltd wish to enhance their facilities and service offering at their main site in Ripon. The facility and technologies will provide manufacture of parts as well as tools, prototypes, jigs and fittings and will be able to print in materials suitable for a wide range of industries and applications.
This is a low-carbon R&D project requiring energy-efficient additive manufacturing of end-use parts at scale, with the least possible waste.
In order to achieve their aims Additive-X wish to purchase equipment which is the very latest cutting-edge technology to help future-proof the project.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
227 997.60
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Large build volume, fast Fused Filament Fibre 3D printer capable of printing with continuous fibre reinforcement.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30232000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This 3D printer must be easy to use, cutting-edge technology capable of high speed, high quality prints and strong parts suitable for demanding applications.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
150 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
24/01/2023
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
SLS 3D printing system safe to use in a workshop environment, capable of printing with Nylon 11 CF, with maximum powder recycling.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30232000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Easy to use powder technology 3D printer, fast printing with large build volume for lower cost and energy use per part, plus printing with 100% recycled material.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
30 998.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
24/01/2023
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Handheld 3D scanner
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30232000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Handheld 3D scanner with reverse engineering solution including turntable and software.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
9 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
24/01/2023
End:
30/06/2023
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-025941
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
09/01/2023
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
10/01/2023
Local time: 12:00
Place:
The SparkFund procurement team will commence opening of tenders on or after the 10th January 2022. This process will be undertaken by the Finance, Audit & Compliance Managers. Receipts of bids will be provided to all submissions.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
The SparkFund procurement team will commence opening of tenders on or after the 10th January 2022. This process will be undertaken by the Finance, Audit & Compliance Managers. Receipts of bids will be provided to all submissions.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/11/2022