Published date: 17 August 2018

This notice was replaced on 25 September 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 25 September 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Industrial kitchen equipment - 39314000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£25,000 to £70,000

Procurement reference

2018-Aug-01

Published date

17 August 2018

Closing date

3 September 2018

Contract start date

17 September 2018

Contract end date

31 October 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The University of Chester seeks to procure, install, commission and support a FIREX High-P 70L high volume industrial kettle, identical to the unit previously installed under ERDF Ref X02658PR in the University's NoWFOOD Centre. Whilst there are technical reasons why the unit must be identical to that already supplied, this unit may be procured, installed, commissioned and supported by a range of organisations hence the tender seeks to find the best package for all these elements.

The unit will be installed 'parallel' to the existing unit such that users of the NoWFOOD Food Innovation Centre can either use both units in parallel for identical food processing, or use the two units in different configurations or processes. The NoWFOOD Centre is a highly popular commercial resource for the University and as such, units must be reliable, robust and be extremely well maintained and supported.

Please note that the I2C project has a limited budget within which it is endeavouring to source all its equipment and tenderers are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their most "cost effective" options that most closely meets at least the minimum specification as detailed within "Document 2 - Specification & Pricing Schedule".

Tenders for pre-owned, ex-demonstrator or refurbished equipment will not be acceptable.

The unit must be supplied, installed and commissioned in a time frame of less than 14 weeks after order.

The tender supplied must detail an overall cost which includes (as well as the unit), installation, commissioning and 2 years full parts warranty and support for the unit.

The I2C project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Ref: 03R16P00976

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To participate in this opportunity please Express an Interest via our In-Tend portal, you will then be able to access the tender documents.

Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/univeristyofchester/aspx/Help Tender documents must be completed and returned via in-Tend by 10:00am on Monday 3rd September 2018.

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement Services

Address

University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ
England

Telephone

01244512910

Email

procurement@chester.ac.uk