United Kingdom-Belfast: Installation services of laboratory equipment

Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2017/S 201-413204/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: EU – with participation by GPA countries
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies
Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Queen’s University Belfast
Postal address: BT7 1NN
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Pamela Rodgers
Telephone: +00 4402890973026
Email: pamela.rodgers@qub.ac.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:

I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:
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: QUB/1666/17 Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory Equipment and the Provision of a Strategic Partnership.

Reference number: QUB/1666/17
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 51430000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: The MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis is a flagship Master’s course for the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and a priority course for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences in Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s).
The course was developed in consultation with industry, in response to the globally recognised demand for analytical scientists, and as such it is was designed to be at the forefront of current analytical science and instrumentation. The course has been steadily growing in terms of student numbers, and has been particularly attractive for overseas students.

II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80531000, 51430000, 33600000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN06
Main site or place of performance:
Belfast, Northern Ireland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis is a flagship Master’s course for the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and a priority course for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences in Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s).
The course was developed in consultation with industry, in response to the globally recognised demand for analytical scientists, and as such it is was designed to be at the forefront of current analytical science and instrumentation. The course has been steadily growing in terms of student numbers, and has been particularly attractive for overseas students.
One of the unique characteristics of the course is the focus on practical, hands-on training to the use of state-of-the-art instrumental techniques. Class sizes to date meant that this could be done in smaller groups across several labs, however, in view of the projected growth (>40 students in 2017-18), and in order not to negatively impact student experience, a modern analytical lab, similar to what graduates will encounter in industry, is required.
The School has identified and renovated a suitable laboratory, which has been equipped with a full AV suite to enable the use of modern teaching tools, such as interactive presentations, VR and multimedia. Apart from its vital importance for the delivery of the MSc course, the new analytical lab will enable the development of new analytical chemistry training pathways for undergraduate students, further enhancing their employability prospects, as analysts are among the most highly sought-after graduates in the UK and overseas.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:One off purchase of instruments with an ongoing strategic partnership with the appointed Economic Operator for a total period of 60 months.

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 yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: One off purchase of instruments with an ongoing strategic partnership with the appointed Economic Operator for a total period of 60 months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:This is being funded by the School.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity,including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
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

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Open procedureIV.1.8) Information about the 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: 2017-11-17 Local time: 16:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Duration in months:4(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2017-11-17 Local time: 16:30

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:
This is being funded by the School.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Queen’s University Belfast
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT7 1NN
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail: Procurement@qub.ac.uk
Internet address: www.qub.ac.uk/procurement
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2017-10-16