United Kingdom-Newcastle upon Tyne: (NU/1609) Newcastle University Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Type of document: Dynamic purchasing system
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2020/S 222-547351/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Restricted procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Dynamic purchasing system
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Newcastle University
Postal address: Procurement Services, King’s Gate
Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Postal code: NE1 7RU
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Mr Dave Anderson
Telephone: +44 1912085360
Email: dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.ncl.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.ncl.ac.uk

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: (NU/1609) Newcastle University Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Reference number: DN508617
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 31000000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: The University is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to enable the purchase of a range of power electronics equipment that will be tendered under a lot structure on the DPS.
The Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) is an Innovate UK (IUK) Challenge program to support UK industry to seize the economic opportunities from the global transition to clean technologies and electrification. The programme will help businesses across numerous sectors including transport, energy, construction and agriculture to invest and work together to capitalise on the UK’s strengths in this technology.
The DER program vision is ‘To make the UK globally recognised as the centre of excellence in PEMD manufacturing processes’.
As part of that program, Newcastle University has been awarded a large grant to establish a new DER Innovation Centre (DER-IC) in the North East of England. The NE DER-IC will concentrate on the prototyping and scale-up of power electronics and electric motors. This advert is focused on the power electronics aspect and the purchase of relevant equipment for that activity.
The power electronics manufacturing DPS lots are as follows:
1) Pick and Place — Die Level Equipment,
2) Pick and Place — Packaged Devices Equipment,
3) Die Attach — Silver Sinter Equipment,
4) Attach — Solder Equipment,
5) Paste Dispense Equipment,
6) Screen printing equipment,
7) Robotic Placement Equipment,
8) Furnaces — General Equipment,
9) Encapsulation Equipment,
10) Wire Bonding and Connections Equipment,
11) Spot Welding Equipment,
12) Visual Inspection Equipment,
13) Electrical Test Equipment,
14) Material and Process Test Equipment.
Suppliers must indicate which lots they are applying by completing the relevant technical lot questionnaire(s).
Applications to this DPS can be made by registering via the University’s eTendering portal at:
The contract reference is NU/1609.
The deadline for submitting an application in Round 1 of this DPS is 14.00 GMT on Friday 11 December 2020. If you miss this Round 1 deadline, a new Round (2) will automatically open.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 4000000 Currency: GBPII.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Pick and Place — Die Level Equipment

Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 1: Pick and Place — die level equipment
This lot covers all requirements for machinery for automatic picking of semiconductor die from either tape, film or appropriate boxes and placement on power modules with high accuracy
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Pick and Place – packaged devices equipment

Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 2 – Pick and Place – packaged devices equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Machinery for automatic picking of packaged semiconductor devices from either tape, film or appropriate boxes and placement on power modules with high accuracy
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Die Attach – silver sinter equipment

Lot No:3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 3 – Die Attach – silver sinter equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment to attach semiconductor die to a suitable substrate via a pressure sintering approach consistent with the use of silver based materials
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Attach – solder equipment

Lot No:4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000, 42661100

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 4 – Attach – solder equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment capable of attaching a wide range of power electronic parts using techniques such as solder preforms, solder pastes etc.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Paste Dispense equipment

Lot No:5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 5 – Paste Dispense equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment to dispense paste or other similar materials onto a suitable substrate with high accuracy.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Screen Printing equipment

Lot No:6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 6 – Screen Printing equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment to dispense materials such as solder paste and then use a screen printing process to distribute it on common power electronic solders.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Robotic Placement equipment

Lot No:7
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000, 42997300

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 7 – Robotic Placement equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment for the placement of power electronic assemblies and associated circuit boards into equipment cases for final assembly.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Furnaces – general equipment

Lot No:8
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 8 – Furnaces – general equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment for heat treating power electronic circuits or assemblies under controlled conditions.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Encapsulation equipment

Lot No:9
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 9 – Encapsulation equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment for encapsulating power electronic parts and assemblies
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Wire Bonding and Connections equipment

Lot No:10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 10 – Wire Bonding and Connections equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment for connecting power electronic parts using wire bonds and other connection technologies.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Spot Welding equipment

Lot No:11
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000, 42662000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 11 – Spot Welding equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment for high precision spot welding of copper and other metal connectors to power electronic assemblies.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Visual Inspection equipment

Lot No:12
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 12 – Visual Inspection equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment for visual inspection of power electronic parts and assemblies during prototyping
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Electrical Test equipment

Lot No:13
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 13 – Electrical Test equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment for performing in-situ electrical tests using appropriate probes during prototyping.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
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.2.1) Title: Material and Process Test equipment

Lot No:14
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 14 – Material and Process Test equipment
This lot covers all requirements for Equipment for performing material tests on power electronic parts and assemblies during prototyping – including for example ultrasonic and x-ray tests
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Restricted procedure
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing systemIV.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: 2020-12-11 Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN

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:
Applications to this DPS can be made by registering via the University’s eTendering portal at:
The contract reference is NU/1609.
The deadline for submitting an application in Round 1 of this DPS is 14.00 GMT on Friday 11 December 2020. If you miss this Round 1 deadline, a new Round (2) will automatically open.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Newcastle University
Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
This authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar days standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. Applicants have 2 working days from notification of the award decision to request additional debriefing and that information has to be provided a minimum of 3 working days before expiry of the standstill period.
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102) 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) within 30 days of knowledge or constructive knowledge of breach.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2020-11-09