Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Portsmouth
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
UK
Contact person: James Coyne
E-mail: procurement@port.ac.uk
NUTS: UKJ31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/
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
18/SJM/116 Microfluidic Microbioreactor
Reference number: 18/SJM/116
II.1.2) Main CPV code
38800000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
18/SJM/116 microbioreactor.
The University of Portsmouth has recently been awarded funding to set up the Centre for Enzyme Innovation. Coupled with significant investment by the University, this major funding will speed up our progress towards finding a solution to one of the worlds greatest environmental challenges plastic waste. As part of our research in this field, we require a microbioreactor to grow batches of bacterial culture as part of our discover phase of the project. We are therefore seeking to purchase an automated, microfluidic micro bioreactor capable of fed-batch fermentation. The reactor will be capable of online monitoring and adjustment of a variety of growth parameters to endure optimal efficiency and results. To express an interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth InTend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
195 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ31
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply and install a Microfluidic Microbioreactor to the following minimum requirements. See full specification for further details mandatory requirements supply of a microbioreactor should include delivery to location, comply with project timescales, include training, set up and installation and commissioning support. Mandatory technical specification:
1) Microtiter plate (MTP) The reactor must operate using a 48-well microtiter plate. The microtiter plate must be capable of simultaneous online measurement of several parameters including biomass, fluorescence, pH and dissolved Oxygen. The microtiter plate must be capable of simultaneous online control of pH and feeding rates using micro-valves and microfluidic channels built in to the plate. The microtiter plate must be capable of accepting a sample volume of between 800-2600 micro litres.
Optical systems: the system must operate using LED filters. The filter modules included in the offer must be suitable for measurement of pH, biomass concentration, dissolved oxygen and fluorescent proteins (GFP and mCherry). Filter modules should be easily removable by the user in order to accommodate future projects. The read time must be less than 3 minutes per parameter. Online monitoring and control Microtiter plates must be pre-calibrated. Dissolved oxygen must be measurable in the range of 0-100 %. pH level must be measurable in the range of at least 5.0-7.0.
System: the system must allow active control of pH levels on the MTP. The system must allow active feeding of substrate into the MTP using microfluidics. The system must include headspace sensors to monitor humidity and temperature. The system must include up and down regulators for O2 levels. The system must contain full valve control. Other The offer must include all required software for normal operation. The offer must include delivery, installation and initial user training. The offer must include a minimum of 24 months warranty. The offer must include a ‘starter pack’ of consumables.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 125-305038
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2019/S 125-305038
Title: 18/SJM/116 Microfluidic Microbioreactor
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/01/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
m2p-labs GmbH
DE 246876114
Baesweiler
DE
NUTS: DEA11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 195 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
University of Portsmouth
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
UK
E-mail: procurement@port.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/07/2020