Published date: 7 May 2021
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£628,000 to £692,000
Procurement reference
2020UoS-0149
Published date
7 May 2021
Closing date
22 February 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
29 March 2021
Contract end date
29 March 2022
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
This project is for the supply of a Multi-Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) for the Geochemistry Group of the University of Southampton based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. The instrument we seek will complement our existing instrument capabilities ( including Multi-Collector ICP-MS, Sector Magnet ICP-MS, Quadrupole and Triple-Quad ICP-MS). The primary requirement is for a MC-ICP-MS instrument that will provide accurate and precise boron isotope ratio analyses of carbonate materials (such asstony coral, foraminifera, calcite, carbonate pellets) via laser ablation. Specialised analyses of this type are a major research focus of our group and we have experienced and committed research staff who will support the analytical developments of this project. A secondary requirement is for this instrument to make accurate and precise measurements of isotope ratios of other elements (other than gases) in a wider range of materials via laser ablation and solution-based sample introduction systems. Sample types will include both natural materials(rocks and minerals, seawater, other natural waters, biological materials, etc.) and synthetic materials (nanoparticles, manufactured products, etc.). Mandatory Requirements are set out in File 4 - Specification.
The system must be delivered, commissioned and successfully pass user acceptance testing as per the requirements set out in File 4 - Specification.
A warranty with a minimum period of 12 months (including parts, labour and onsite engineer visits) must be included as part of the proposal.
Onsite commissioning, user acceptance testing, user training and any associated costs must be detailed as part of the proposal, additional costs should be included for information purposes only in the commercial requirements response document.
Shipping / delivery of the equipment to the University must be DAP incoterms 2020.
The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 1 year plus an optional year dependant on the warranty levels offered by tenderers in their Tender submission. There will be an optional 3 year extension for support and maintenance subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University. The Contract will be effective on signing.
The initial term of the warranty will run from the date of commissioning of the equipment at the University with extensions if agreed, running from the expiry of the initial contract period, if so agreed by the University. The Contract will be for a maximum of 5 years from the date of commissioning at the University.
The estimated value of the initial 12 month contract period is £628,000.00,excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services andmaintenance for the initial contract period.
The total estimated value of this contract is £692,000.00 excluding VAT, this value takes into account the estimated value of extending the service and maintenance contract up to an additional 5 years.
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
Multi-Collector ICP-MS Instrument for Isotope Analysis
- Opportunity
- Published 21 January 2021
Additional text
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E-Tendering Portal: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend(https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with potential suppliers and/or tenderers (as appropriate).
All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend.
Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Selection Stage and/or Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend.
Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the potential supplier/tenderer.
If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton,you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the procurement documentation.
Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project;and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'.
Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via In-Tend.
Further instructions for the submission of responses are below:
To submit your return:
1. Log in
2. Click 'Tenders'
3. Locate the relevant project
4. View details
5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender')
6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return.
7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the 'MyTender Return' panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return.
8. Click the red 'Submit Return' button.
Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procurement, all communications with the University must be made via the correspondence function within In-Tend.
Publication of Award Details: In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a response, potential suppliers/tenderers are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University.
Costs and Expenses: Potential suppliers/tenderers are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of responses and participation in this and all future stages of this procurement. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs or expenses borne by potential suppliers/tenderers or any of their supply chain, partners or advisers in this procurement process.
The University is not liable for any costs i
Award information
Awarded date
8 March 2021
Contract start date
1 April 2021
Contract end date
1 April 2023
Total value of contract
£652,926
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd t/a Thermo Fisher Scientific
Address
1 Ashley Road, Altrincham. Cheshire. WA14 2DT
Reference
Companies House number: 441506
Value of contract
£652,926
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Jo Fotheringham
Address
Highfield Campus
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
England
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