Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Durham
RC000650
Procurement Service, Mountjoy Centre, Hawthorn Wing
Durham
DH1 3LE
UK
Contact person: Rachael Devlin
Telephone: +44 1913344541
E-mail: rachael.devlin@durham.ac.uk
NUTS: UKC1
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.dur.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6816
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6816
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6816
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6816
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
Hyperspectral Imaging System
Reference number: OJEU20-007
II.1.2) Main CPV code
38433300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The University Library requires a hyperspectral imaging system for the hyperspectral imaging of manuscripts and other heritage objects in the range 400 – 25 00 nm. Primarily based in Palace Green Library this equipment will be required to be moveable to other locations as the work and access to objects demands. The system may comprise a single unit or two separate systems covering the specified spectral range, but data produced by the two systems should be compatible allowing the analysis of the full spectral window.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
230 000.00
EUR
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC1
Main site or place of performance:
Durham.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University Library requires a hyperspectral imaging system for the hyperspectral imaging of manuscripts and other heritage objects in the range 400 – 2 500 nm. Primarily based in Palace Green Library this equipment will be required to be moveable to other locations as the work and access to objects demands. The system may comprise a single unit or two separate systems covering the specified spectral range, but data produced by the two systems should be compatible allowing the analysis of the full spectral window.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
230 000.00
EUR
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
An overview document is included in the expression of interest link.
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
30/11/2020
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
30/11/2020
Section VI: Complementary information
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
University of Durham
University Office
Durham
DH1 3LE
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.dur.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
This authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. The communication will be in the form of a letter which will be issued electronically. The letter will provide a full debrief and contact details should a tenderer wish to appeal the decision. The timescale for appeals will be detailed in the letter. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly (generally within 3 months). Where a contract has not been entered into the court may order the settling aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the court may only award damages.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
University of Durham
Mountjoy Centre, Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
UK
E-mail: procurement.office@durham.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.durham.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/10/2020