Published date: 18 January 2023
This notice was replaced on 17 August 2023
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 17 August 2023)
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases - 38420000
Location of contract
SO17 1BJ
Value of contract
£140,000
Procurement reference
2021UoS-0361
Published date
18 January 2023
Closing date
8 February 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
6 March 2023
Contract end date
5 September 2028
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
This project is to procure one Wave flume with a raised walkway which is to be installed and commissioned into the University's Future Towns Innovation Hub flume laboratory.
Procurement Process: Open Procedure
This procurement process is being conducted as an open procedure; consisting of an Invitation to Tender stage.
Contract Period: 5 years 6 months, to include delivery period, warranty, maintenance and servicing
The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 5 years and 6 months - this will be the maximum contract period, including any potential extensions] with the successful tenderer(s).
This will comprise of an initial contract period of 5 years and 6 months for the provision of the equipment including a 5 year warranty. The contract will be effective on signing. The initial term of the warranty of 5 years will run from the date of acceptance of the equipment.
Contract Value: £140,000
The estimated value of the initial 5 years and 6 month contract period is £110,000 to £140,000, excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services and maintenance for the contract period.
The total estimated value of this contract is £140,000.
To support the financial assessment, the University will obtain a Business Risk Report for all Tenderers and every organisation that is being relied on to meet this procurement, using an independent company called Creditsafe.
The University reserves the right to exclude a Tenderer or request provision of further assurances such as parent company/bank guarantee or performance bonds where a Tenderer's Business Risk Score is: "Moderate Risk"; "High Risk"; "Very High Risk"; or "Not Rated", based on the rating provided by Creditsafe
Where a Business Risk Score from our external system is not available, then an alternative method of assessing financial standing will be used. This method is detailed within the Invitation to Tender document set.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
Potential Tenderers are advised that a requirement of this procurement is to have in place, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the following minimum insurance levels:
Employers (Compulsory) Liability: £10 million GBP per occurrence.
Public Liability: £10 million GBP per occurrence.
Product Liability: £10 million GBP per occurrence and in aggregate
Professional Indemnity Insurance: £5 million GBP per occurrence.
Tenderers attention is drawn to the MANDATORY requirements of the award criteria:
e.g.
- Grounds for mandatory exclusion
- Grounds for discretionary exclusion
- Economic & Financial Standing
- Insurance
- Compliance with equality legislation
- Health & Safety
- Legal requirements - Specification section 20
- Management Information - Specification section 23
- Advertising, competitive activity & registration - Specification Section 24, 25 & 26 Control of Contractors Health & Safety (CC3) Form
About the buyer
Address
BUILDING 37, HIGHFIELD CAMPUS,UNIVERSITY ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO171BJ
England
Telephone
02380595249
Website
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