United Kingdom-DURHAM: Hyperspectral Imaging Systems

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2021/S 000-020813/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Durham University
Postal address: Procurement Service, Mountjoy Centre, Stockton Road
Town: DURHAM
Postal code: DH13LE
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Rachael Devlin
Telephone: +44 1913344541
Email: rachael.devlin@durham.ac.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.durham.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile:

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: Hyperspectral Imaging Systems

Reference number: ITT21-025
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 38400000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: The University is looking at purchasing two Hyperspectral Imaging Systems to be used in the Chemistry Department and the Library. This requirement will be split over 2 lots as detailed
Lot 1 – Hyperspectral Imaging System – Chemistry
Lot 2 – Hyperspectral Imaging System – Library
Please Note: The purchase of Lot 2 is subject to the award of the funding.
To express an interest please go to:

II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 300000 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: Hyperspectral Imaging System – Chemistry

Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38400000, 38600000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
Main site or place of performance:
Durham

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The University has a requirement to purchase a Hyperspectral imaging system for use by Department of Chemistry, the instrument will be used to acquire hyperspectral images of objects in the NIR/SWIRspectral region.
To express an interest please go to:

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 90000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 2021-10-26
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: Hyperspectral Imaging System – Library

Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38400000, 38600000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
Main site or place of performance:
Durham

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The University is looking to purchase a Hyperspectral Imaging system which will be used to acquire hyperspectral images of heritage objects in the vis/NIR/SWIR spectral region. The system should have a spectral range of400 – 2500 nm, and data sets obtained from the system(s) will be processed toprovide ‘chemical images’ of the objects under study.
To express an interest please go to:

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 210000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 2021-10-26
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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: 2021-09-23 Local time: 12:00
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: 2021-09-23 Local time: 13:00

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: University of Durham
Postal address: University Office, Stockton Road
Town: Durham
Postal code: DH1 £LE
Country: United Kingdom
Internet address: www.durham.ac.uk

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
This authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. The communication will be in the form of a letter which will be issued electronically. The letter will provide a full debrief and contact details should a tenderer wish to appeal
the decision. The timescale for appeals will be detailed in the letter. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5) 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). Any such action must be brought promptly (generally within 3 months).Where a contract has not been entered into the court may order the settling aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the court may only award damages.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2021-08-24