Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Northumbrian Water Ltd
02366703
Boldon House, Wheatlands Way, Pity Me
Durham
DH1 5FA
UK
Contact person: Lewis Timmins
Telephone: +44 7802676701
E-mail: lewis.timmins@nwl.co.uk
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nwl.co.uk
I.6) Main activity
Water
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Scientifc Services Capex Framework
Reference number: NW2142
II.1.2) Main CPV code
38400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Northumbrian Water Ltd wish to purchase some major items of analytical laboratory equipment over the next 5 years.
The incumbent supplier is Thermo Fisher Scientific. They were awarded a framework contract in October 2015.
Using information from the AMP7 capex replacement programme, prices would be sought up front, and a strategic partner or partners would be awarded a five year framework.
The equipment required is split into five lots as follows:
1) Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS); Liquid Chromatography;
2) Colorimetry (including discreet and continuous flow);
3) Physical Chemistry (pH, conductivity, alkalinity and fluoride);
4) Ion Chromatography;
5) Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC, GCFID, GCMS and Thermal Desorption).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
/ Highest offer:
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS); Liquid Chromatography
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38432200
38432210
38433000
38433100
38434000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northumbrian Water Ltd wish to purchase some major items of analytical laboratory equipment over the next 5 years.
The incumbent supplier is Thermo Fisher Scientific. They were awarded a framework contract in October 2015. Prior to the award of this framework, Northumbrian Water Scientific Services procured specialist analytical items individually. This was generally done by running a mini-competition between known suppliers for each capital purchase. Servicing was then negotiated and agreed for the instrument being purchased. Using information from the AMP7 capex replacement programme, prices would be sought up front, and a strategic partner or partners would be awarded a five year framework.
The equipment required is split into five lots as follows:
1) Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS); Liquid Chromatography;
2) Colorimetry (including discreet and continuous flow);
3) Physical Chemistry (pH, conductivity, alkalinity and fluoride);
4) Ion Chromatography;
5) Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC, GCFID, GCMS and Thermal Desorption).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality questions and presentations
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The period of any contract(s) resulting from this procurement will be 36 months from the contract start date.
The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months.
Prices as submitted in the proposal shall be fixed for a minimum of 5 years from the commencement of the contract.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Colorimetry (Including Discreet and Continuous Flow)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38432200
38432210
38433000
38433100
38434000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northumbrian Water Ltd wish to purchase some major items of analytical laboratory equipment over the next 5 years.
The incumbent supplier is Thermo Fisher Scientific. They were awarded a framework contract in October 2015. Prior to the award of this framework, Northumbrian Water Scientific Services procured specialist analytical items individually. This was generally done by running a mini-competition between known suppliers for each capital purchase. Servicing was then negotiated and agreed for the instrument being purchased. Using information from the AMP7 capex replacement programme, prices would be sought up front, and a strategic partner or partners would be awarded a five year framework.
The equipment required is split into five lots as follows:
1) Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS); Liquid Chromatography;
2) Colorimetry (including discreet and continuous flow);
3) Physical Chemistry (pH, conductivity, alkalinity and fluoride);
4) Ion Chromatography;
5) Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC, GCFID, GCMS and Thermal Desorption).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract specific questions and presentations
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The period of any contract(s) resulting from this procurement will be 36 months from the contract start date.
The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months.
Prices as submitted in the proposal shall be fixed for a minimum of 5 years from the commencement of the contract.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Physical Chemistry (pH, Conductivity, Alkalinity and Fluoride)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38432200
38432210
38433000
38433100
38434000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northumbrian Water Ltd wish to purchase some major items of analytical laboratory equipment over the next 5 years.
The incumbent supplier is Thermo Fisher Scientific. They were awarded a framework contract in October 2015. Prior to the award of this framework, Northumbrian Water Scientific Services procured specialist analytical items individually. This was generally done by running a mini-competition between known suppliers for each capital purchase. Servicing was then negotiated and agreed for the instrument being purchased. Using information from the AMP7 capex replacement programme, prices would be sought up front, and a strategic partner or partners would be awarded a 5-year framework.
The equipment required is split into five lots as follows:
1) Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS); Liquid Chromatography;
2) Colorimetry (including discreet and continuous flow);
3) Physical Chemistry (pH, conductivity, alkalinity and fluoride);
4) Ion Chromatography;
5) Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC, GCFID, GCMS and Thermal Desorption).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract specific questions and presentations
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The period of any contract(s) resulting from this procurement will be 36 months from the contract start date.
The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months.
Prices as submitted in the proposal shall be fixed for a minimum of 5 years from the commencement of the contract.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC, GCFID, GCMS and Thermal Desorption)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38432200
38432210
38433000
38433100
38434000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northumbrian Water Ltd wish to purchase some major items of analytical laboratory equipment over the next 5 years.
The incumbent supplier is Thermo Fisher Scientific. They were awarded a framework contract in October 2015. Prior to the award of this framework, Northumbrian Water Scientific Services procured specialist analytical items individually. This was generally done by running a mini-competition between known suppliers for each capital purchase. Servicing was then negotiated and agreed for the instrument being purchased. Using information from the AMP7 capex replacement programme, prices would be sought up front, and a strategic partner or partners would be awarded a 5-year framework.
The equipment required is split into five lots as follows:
1) Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS); Liquid Chromatography;
2) Colorimetry (including discreet and continuous flow);
3) Physical Chemistry (pH, conductivity, alkalinity and fluoride);
4) Ion Chromatography;
5) Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC, GCFID, GCMS and Thermal Desorption).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract specific questions and presentations
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The period of any contract(s) resulting from this procurement will be 36 months from the contract start date.
The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months.
Prices as submitted in the proposal shall be fixed for a minimum of 5 years from the commencement of the contract.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
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:
2020/S 190-460197
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS); Liquid Chromatography
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 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
Cheadle
SK8 3GR
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Colorimetry (including Discreet and Continuous Flow)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skalar UK Ltd
Milton Keynes
MK12 5NW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Physical Chemistry (pH, Conductivity, Alkalinity and Fluoride)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skalar UK Ltd
Milton Keynes
MK12 5NW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 4
Title: Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC, GCFID, GCMS and Thermal Desorption)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 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
Cheadle
SK8 3GR
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conducted electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water e-Sourcing Spend Management portal called ‘Ariba’.
Expressions of interest must be sent to the e-mail address lewis.timmnins@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of 19 October 2020. Once expression of interest has been received containing the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request (where possible). This portal will contain all the tender documents associated with this procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. The deadline for return of the completed RFP is 6 November 2020 at 12.00.
When sending expression of interest, applicants must provide the following information:
1) Full company name;
2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal — Name, job title, email address and telephone number.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/02/2021