Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Dundee
Procurement, 3rd Floor, Tower Building, Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
UK
Telephone: +44 1382386810
E-mail: v.a.z.watson@dundee.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.dundee.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00105
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.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
Est. of a Termed Supply & Service Agreement for Water Purification Systems and related parts etc.
Reference number: UoD-LAB660-TC-2025
II.1.2) Main CPV code
44611500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Supply & Service of Scientific/Laboratory Water Purification Systems and related accessories, consumables, upgrades, extended warranty, service & maintenance
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
15 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supply of Water Purification Systems - Initial Requirement Innovation Hub
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44611500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Innovation Hub, James Lindsay Place, Dundee, DD1 5JJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Initial requirement is for 6 off water purification systems and related accessories, consumables and service & maintenance for the Innovation Hub.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
options to extend by a further 4 x 12 months subject to Client need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier
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:
Yes
Description of options:
scope for additional water purification systems and related accessories, consumables, upgrades and service & maintance
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
Supply of Subsequent Water Purification Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42912330
44611500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
University of Dundee, participating Schools
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Water Purification Systems
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
options to extend by a further 4 x 12 months subject to Client need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
scope to buy additional water purification systems subject to Client need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.
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
Supply of related accessories and consumables for Water Purification Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44611500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
University of Dundee participating Schools
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
supply of related accessories and consumables for water purification systems
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
option to extend by a further 4 x 12 months subject to Client need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
scope for additional purchases subject to Client need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.
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: 4
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Service and Maintenance of new Water Purification Systems installed within the University of Dundee
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
University of Dundee, participating Schools
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Service & Maintenance of new Water Purification Systems installed within the University of Dundee, subject to Client need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
scope to extend by a further 4 x 12 months subject to Client need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
Provision of Service & Maintenance of new Water Purification Systems installed within the University of Dundee, subject to Client need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.
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
Provision of Service & Maintenance of existing Water Purification Systems installed within the University of Dundee
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
University of Dundee, participating Schools
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Service & Maintenance of existing Water Purification Systems installed within the University of Dundee, subject to Client need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
options to extend by a further 4 x 12 months subject to Client need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
Provision of Service & Maintenance of existing Water Purification Systems installed within the University of Dundee, subject to Client need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing 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:
19/03/2025
Local time: 13:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
19/03/2025
Local time: 13:00
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
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Dundee Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 6 West Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 9AD
UK
E-mail: dundee@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Dundee
Dundee
DD1 4HN
UK
E-mail: v.a.z.watson@dundee.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The University shall incorporate a minimum of TEN (10) calendar days standstill period between notification to Tenderers of the intention to award the contract and the final conclusion of the award of contract. This period allows unsuccessful Tenderers to
seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. Applicants have TWO (2)
working days from the notification of the award decision to request additional debriefing and that information has to
be provided a minimum of THREE (3) working days before the expiry of the standstill period.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Dundee Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 6 West Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 9AD
UK
E-mail: dundee@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/02/2025