Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
RC000651
Norwich Research Park, Earlham Road
NORWICH
NR4 7TJ
UK
Contact person: Karen Gallant
E-mail: karen.gallant@uea.ac.uk
NUTS: UKH15
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.uea.ac.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/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
Methane Isotope Analyser
Reference number: PURCON 1067
II.1.2) Main CPV code
38400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
We are looking for a methane isotope analyser capable of making high-precision measurements of δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane in atmospheric air.
To meet our scientific needs, you must be able to demonstrate that the instrument can;
• Make continuous measurements (1-minute) of δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document.
• Measure discrete samples (i.e. flask samples) for δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document.
• Be operated in both laboratory and field settings without compromising the specified performance.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
280 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH15
Main site or place of performance:
University of East Anglia
Norwich Research Park
Earlham Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NT4 7TJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking for a methane isotope analyser capable of making high-precision measurements of δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane in atmospheric air.
To meet our scientific needs, you must be able to demonstrate that the instrument can;
• Make continuous measurements (1-minute) of δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document.
• Measure discrete samples (i.e. flask samples) for δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document.
• Be operated in both laboratory and field settings without compromising the specified performance.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Extended warranty and maintenance required for year 2, with optional year 3, at the discretion of UEA.
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
19/01/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
19/01/2023
Local time: 12:15
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Please note this procurement will be conducted via InTend, our e-tendering portal. You will need to register with InTend free of charge if you wish to access the tender documents. To register, please got to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home and follow the instructions on the system.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of East Anglia
Earlham Road, Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The University will incorporate a minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period at the point the information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved, then the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take action in the High Court. Any such action must be brought promptly and within the limitation period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/12/2022