Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The University of Sheffield
Arts Tower
Sheffield
S10 2TN
UK
Contact person: Procurement Team
E-mail: g.mujtaba@sheffield.ac.uk
NUTS: UKE32
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.sheffield.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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
3950/AMRC/GM/23 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell
Reference number: 3950/AMRC/GM/23
II.1.2) Main CPV code
42600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
3950/AMRC/GM/23 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development CellThe University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composite Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.Scope of RequirementThe AMRC Composites Centre has a requirement for an open access Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell. This equipment will be used on commercial and grant funded projects that work with both academia and industry to deliver cutting edge research into fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites.The equipment consists of 2 major components, which need to be supplied by the same company as part of this tender.Fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape development lineSlitting machine for thermoplastic tapes Tender Process and Documentation:This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 110 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42600000
42990000
42900000
43800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE32
Main site or place of performance:
AMRC (University of Sheffield) – Factory of the Future, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5TZ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of equipment as specified within the Invitation to Tender document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 110 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
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:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
A Service and Maintenance contract and optional enhancements may be purchased as required.
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
Commercial / Competitive Price - 20%G1: Proposed Solution – Essential Requirements - Pass/Fail G2: Technical: Functionality - 58%G3: Future proofing – Capability of Being Modified - 2%HS: Health and Safety - Pass/Fail W1: Warranty - 3%T1: Training - 2%SU: Sustainability - 10%D1: Delivery - 5%
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
02/02/2024
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:
02/02/2024
Local time: 13:00
Place:
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.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane
London
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The contracting authority will incorporate a minimum 10 day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek a further debriefing before the contract is entered into. If an appeal regarding the award of contract cannot be resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action should be brought promptly (generally within 30 days).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/12/2023