Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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.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
PURCON 1067 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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
215 250.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH1
Main site or place of performance:
University of East Anglia
Norwich Research Park
Earlham Road
Norwich
NR4 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
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
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
Contract is initially 2 years for extended warranty with 1 x 1 year optional extended warranty at the discretion of the contracting authority,
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 000-036111
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/01/2023
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
Aerodyn Research, Inc
US number: Tax ID 04-2417226
45 Manning Road
Billerica
MA 01821
US
NUTS: US
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 215 250.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of East Anglia
Norwich Research Park, Earlham Road
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The University has incorporated a minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period at the point the information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers. No appeal regarding the award of contract was received during the standstill period.
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
31/01/2023