EC/0578/Multiphoton Workstations.
Contract notice
Supplies
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Contact point(s): CMVM Procurement
For the attention of: Andy Kordiak
EH1 1HT Edinburgh
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1312429310
E-mail:
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
Further information can be obtained from: University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Contact point(s): CMVM Procurement
For the attention of: Andy Kordiak
EH1 1HT Edinburgh
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1312429310
E-mail:
Internet address: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Contact point(s): CMVM Procurement
For the attention of:
EH1 1HT Edinburgh
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1312429310
E-mail:
Internet address: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Contact point(s): CMVM Procurement
For the attention of:
EH1 1HT Edinburgh
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1312429310
E-mail:
Internet address: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Other: Higher Education and Research
I.3)Main activity
Education
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
EC/0578/Multiphoton Workstations.
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Supplies
Purchase
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Edinburgh.
Purchase
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Edinburgh.
NUTS code UKM25
II.1.3)Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
The notice involves a public contract
II.1.4)Information on framework agreement
II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
EC/0578/ Multiphoton Workstations
1. Your company is invited by the University of Edinburgh to tender for the supply, installation and technical services relating to the equipment, listed in this document, in terms of, and in accordance with, the Invitation to Tender of which this Letter forms part.
2. The Patrick Wild Centre invites tenders for provision of in vivo and in vitro multiphoton imaging equipment.
3. Your Tender must be submitted in accordance with this Invitation to Tender Letter, and in accordance with the following attached documents, all of which shall be deemed to form and to be read and to be construed as part of this Invitation to Tender.
The package is to be tendered over three Lots, Tenderers can bid for any Lot or any combination of Lots.
Lot 1 Multiphoton microscopy system for in vivo imaging.
Lot 2 Multiphoton microscopy system for in vitro imaging.
Lot 3 Laser systems for Multiphoton imaging.
4. We reserve the right to order only part or none of the above.
5. The equipment shall be delivered and installed at the following address:
Hugh Robson Building,
George Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9XD
6. Offers shall be valid until the end of March 2013.
7. Your proposed equipment and related systems shall meet, or better, the specifications shown in Schedule 2 Statement of Requirements. Please fully acquaint yourself with the specifications as presented.
8. If you cannot supply the exact equipment we need, you may suggest alternatives that meets or exceeds the specifications. Please clearly show the benefits of any such alternatives.
9.Tenderers shall complete Pricing Schedule 15 in the format indicated, including delivery, installation, commissioning, training and any other special requirements as listed elsewhere in this document. Tenderers shall also supply costed offers in their own detailed format, this is in addition to completing the Pricing Schedule.
10.Your pricing should exclude VAT. Payment terms offered are:
-65% on the installation and successful test within the Hugh Robson Building,
-35% 1 month after installation to allow successful testing by the end user.
11.*Advanced payments made by the University of Edinburgh to Tenderers, which exceed GBP100,000.00 must be protected by the Tenderer's Bankers Guarantee or similar mechanism, arranged and paid for by the Tenderer.
12.Tenderers are advised that they should engage with their Bank or insurance provider to ensure that they are fully aware of the costs and potential complications in securing a guarantee for advanced payment made by the University in relation to this purchase and these are identified in your tender offer.
13.The Tenderer may wish to propose to amend the above payment terms. Include any proposals in your covering letter, see Schedule 6 Information to be Provided in the Tender Response. Proposals made at this stage shall not replace or exclude any Standard Terms of Contract and / or Express Terms presented in this invitation to tender.
14.The University expects to work in partnership with the selected Tenderer(s) to reduce costs to both parties and achieve improved value for money. You are invited to offer any other appropriate benefits to The University, such as sponsorship. We would consider financial concessions on equipment charges, warranty and service terms, in exchange for access to the equipment for future training/workshops or demonstration purposes. We would also consider other suggestions that would help give an on-going income stream.
Electronic Tendering
1.1.The University operates an electronic tender management system (In Tend), which maintains all tender offer documents securely and confidentially until the tender closing date / time has elapsed.
1.6. The University shall not be liable for the loss, damage, destruction of files submitted via the electronic management system, however caused. Corruption or un-readability of files submitted via the e-tender management system may not be discovered by University of Edinburgh until after the tender closing time.
1.7. Immediately prior to submitting an ITT response electronically, you MUST check the electronic files making up the ITT response for viruses or other malware using current checking software, and shall remove all viruses, Trojans and other malware from the files.
1. Your company is invited by the University of Edinburgh to tender for the supply, installation and technical services relating to the equipment, listed in this document, in terms of, and in accordance with, the Invitation to Tender of which this Letter forms part.
2. The Patrick Wild Centre invites tenders for provision of in vivo and in vitro multiphoton imaging equipment.
3. Your Tender must be submitted in accordance with this Invitation to Tender Letter, and in accordance with the following attached documents, all of which shall be deemed to form and to be read and to be construed as part of this Invitation to Tender.
The package is to be tendered over three Lots, Tenderers can bid for any Lot or any combination of Lots.
Lot 1 Multiphoton microscopy system for in vivo imaging.
Lot 2 Multiphoton microscopy system for in vitro imaging.
Lot 3 Laser systems for Multiphoton imaging.
4. We reserve the right to order only part or none of the above.
5. The equipment shall be delivered and installed at the following address:
Hugh Robson Building,
George Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9XD
6. Offers shall be valid until the end of March 2013.
7. Your proposed equipment and related systems shall meet, or better, the specifications shown in Schedule 2 Statement of Requirements. Please fully acquaint yourself with the specifications as presented.
8. If you cannot supply the exact equipment we need, you may suggest alternatives that meets or exceeds the specifications. Please clearly show the benefits of any such alternatives.
9.Tenderers shall complete Pricing Schedule 15 in the format indicated, including delivery, installation, commissioning, training and any other special requirements as listed elsewhere in this document. Tenderers shall also supply costed offers in their own detailed format, this is in addition to completing the Pricing Schedule.
10.Your pricing should exclude VAT. Payment terms offered are:
-65% on the installation and successful test within the Hugh Robson Building,
-35% 1 month after installation to allow successful testing by the end user.
11.*Advanced payments made by the University of Edinburgh to Tenderers, which exceed GBP100,000.00 must be protected by the Tenderer's Bankers Guarantee or similar mechanism, arranged and paid for by the Tenderer.
12.Tenderers are advised that they should engage with their Bank or insurance provider to ensure that they are fully aware of the costs and potential complications in securing a guarantee for advanced payment made by the University in relation to this purchase and these are identified in your tender offer.
13.The Tenderer may wish to propose to amend the above payment terms. Include any proposals in your covering letter, see Schedule 6 Information to be Provided in the Tender Response. Proposals made at this stage shall not replace or exclude any Standard Terms of Contract and / or Express Terms presented in this invitation to tender.
14.The University expects to work in partnership with the selected Tenderer(s) to reduce costs to both parties and achieve improved value for money. You are invited to offer any other appropriate benefits to The University, such as sponsorship. We would consider financial concessions on equipment charges, warranty and service terms, in exchange for access to the equipment for future training/workshops or demonstration purposes. We would also consider other suggestions that would help give an on-going income stream.
Electronic Tendering
1.1.The University operates an electronic tender management system (In Tend), which maintains all tender offer documents securely and confidentially until the tender closing date / time has elapsed.
1.2.University of Edinburgh staff and the In Tend system providers do NOT have access to the tender offer documents until the tender return time and date has elapsed. The link to the University's In tend website is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/edinburghuni/aspx/Home
1.3.If logging on to the website for the first time you will need to register. Once logged into the site, Tenderers can download tender documentation. Once tender offers are completed, Tenderers can upload their offers back into the site. No other parties can view your documents, apart from The University, following the official closing time and date.1.4.If you have any questions relating to tendering with The University Of Edinburgh please contact or call us on +44 1316514224. If you have any questions on how to use this web site please contact the In-Tend Support team at or call us on 0844 272 8810 / + 44 1709331085. If this number is inoperative due to a fault then the alternative number is +44 7785 355314 (please note this mobile number will only be active in the event of a fault on the main support number).
1.5. Following the closing date / time a formal opening process is used to open all tender returns at the same time.1.6. The University shall not be liable for the loss, damage, destruction of files submitted via the electronic management system, however caused. Corruption or un-readability of files submitted via the e-tender management system may not be discovered by University of Edinburgh until after the tender closing time.
1.7. Immediately prior to submitting an ITT response electronically, you MUST check the electronic files making up the ITT response for viruses or other malware using current checking software, and shall remove all viruses, Trojans and other malware from the files.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
38510000
II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.1.8)Lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
II.1.9)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
1 system comprising of three parts which are divided into Lots:
Lot 1 Multiphoton microscopy system for in vivo imaging.
Lot 2 Multiphoton microscopy system for in vitro imaging.
Lot 3 Laser systems for Multiphoton imaging.
Lot 1 Multiphoton microscopy system for in vivo imaging.
Lot 2 Multiphoton microscopy system for in vitro imaging.
Lot 3 Laser systems for Multiphoton imaging.
II.2.2)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.3)Information about renewals
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion
Duration in months: 60 (from the award of the contract)
Information about lots
Lot No: 1 Lot title: Multiphoton microscopy system for in vivo imaging.1)Short description
Multiphoton microscopy system for in vivo imaging.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
38510000
3)Quantity or scope
Lot 1 Multiphoton microscopy system for in vivo imaging.
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
Duration in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 2 Lot title: Multiphoton microscopy system for in vitro imaging.
1)Short description
Multiphoton microscopy system for in vitro imaging.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
38510000
3)Quantity or scope
1
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
Duration in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 3 Lot title: Laser systems for Multiphoton imaging.
1)Short description
Laser systems for Multiphoton imaging.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
38636100
3)Quantity or scope
1
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
Duration in months: 60 (from the award of the contract)
5)Additional information about lots
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
All terms stated in the Invitation to Tender.
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
All terms stated in the Invitation to Tender.
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
Joint and Severable.
III.1.4)Other particular conditions
The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: yes
Description of particular conditions: Electronic Tendering - follow the advice in this section to obtain the Invitation to Tender documents.
1.1. The University operates an electronic tender management system (In Tend), which maintains all tender offer documents securely and confidentially until the tender closing date / time has elapsed.
1.6. The University shall not be liable for the loss, damage, destruction of files submitted via the electronic management system, however caused. Corruption or un-readability of files submitted via the e-tender management system may not be discovered by University of Edinburgh until after the tender closing time.
1.7. Immediately prior to submitting an ITT response electronically, you MUST check the electronic files making up the ITT response for viruses or other malware using current checking software, and shall remove all viruses, Trojans and other malware from the files.
1.8. Please note the following important points:
1.8.1. all late returns will be rejected automatically,
1.8.2. it is the Tenderer's responsibility to ensure all documents are submitted before the closing date / time,
1.8.3. it is important that all communications are made via the In Tend Correspondence link, which is a facility within the In Tend system. Correspondence via this link is automatically recorded, other methods are not recorded and may result in a delayed or no response,
1.8.4. uploading large electronic files may take time, so Tenderers should allow sufficient time to transmit the full ITT response prior to the closing time. The speed with which ITT returns are made is dependent upon the file size of the document in question. The inclusion of graphics, logos, photographs etc. considerably increases the size of electronic files and should be included only where essential,
1.8.5. electronic signatures are not required where ITTs are submitted electronically,
1.8.6. all responses shall be in Microsoft Word or Excel 2010 format or later versions. Brochures, drawings, certificates, etc. should be supplied in PDF format,
1.8.7. all documents including PDFs should be copy enabled,
1.8.8. the maximum single file size = 20 Mb (The system will not upload / submit files larger than this size),
1.8.9. should your organisation be unable to submit your tender return electronically, then manual returns must be notified at least one week in advance of the closing date.
2 Tenderer Information Collection.
It is the responsibility of the Tenderer to obtain for themselves, at their own expense any information necessary for the preparation of their tender and for any costs incurred during the tendering process.
3 Confidentiality
All information supplied by The University in connection with the ITT shall be treated as confidential by Tenderers except that such information may be disclosed for the purpose of obtaining sureties, quotations and designs necessary for the preparation and return of the tender, this includes consortia members, sub-contractors and advisors.
4 Information Disclosure and the Freedom of Information Act 2002
4.1 All information submitted to The University may need to be disclosed and/or published by The University. The University may disclose information in compliance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, (the decisions of The University in the interpretation thereof shall be final and conclusive in any dispute, difference or question arising in respect of disclosure under its terms), any other law, or, as a consequence of judicial order, or order by any court or tribunal with the authority to order disclosure.
4.2 Further, The University may also disclose all information submitted to them to the Scottish or United Kingdom Parliament or any other department, office or agency of Her Majesty's Government in Scotland or the United Kingdom, and their servants or agents. When disclosing such information to either the Scottish Parliament or the United Kingdom Parliament or their executive bodies, it is recognised and agreed by both parties that The University shall, if they see fit, disclose such information and are unable to impose any restriction upon the information that they provide to Members of the Scottish Parliament, or Members of the United Kingdom Parliament.
4.3 Accordingly, if you consider that any of the information included in your bid is commercially confidential, please complete and return Schedule 12 Freedom of Information. It should be noted though, that, even where you have indicated that information is commercially sensitive, The University may disclose this information where they see fit. Receipt by The University of any material marked "confidential” or equivalent should not be taken to mean that The University accept any duty of confidence by virtue of that marking.
5 Modifications to the Invitation To Tender by The University
Any significant modifications to the Invitation To Tender by The University will be notified to Tenderers no less than 10 working days prior to the tender return date. If appropriate, The University will revise the tender return date to all Tenderers to accommodate this. The notifications will normally be issued by the correspondence link via the In-Tend electronic tendering system.
6 Withdrawal and Replacement of Tenders
In the event that Tenderer identifies an error(s) in its tender after submission but before the tender return date, the Tenderer must notify The University. The In tend electronic tender management systems allows multiple returns to be made, so a Tenderer may resubmit a revised tender before the return date. However, it is the Tenderer's responsibility to ensure that The University is fully aware of the version of return which should be considered and which should be rejected due to error(s).
7 Accuracy of Tender Response
Tenderers will be deemed to have examined all the documents enclosed with this ITT and will be held to have fully informed themselves as to the nature and extent of the requirements detailed in the ITT. Tenderers must check the accuracy of their tender return prior to return, paying particular attention to clerical errors and omissions. The University may, at its discretion, seek clarification regarding any concerns over accuracy of Tenderer responses. Tenderers will not be permitted to amend tenders after the tender return date except as part of any tender clarification process. The University reserve the right to disqualify incomplete tenders.
8 Clarification Regarding the Invitation to Tender
8.1 All requests for clarifications must be received through the In Tend Correspondence Link.
8.2 Please note that the responses to any questions raised during the tendering period will be circulated to all Tenderers in the form of written information provided through the In tend Correspondence link.
8.3 The closing date for Tenderers to raise clarifications by is normally 1 full week prior to the expiry date /time of tender submissions.
8.4 The identity of the Tenderer requesting a clarification will be preserved when issuing In Tend Correspondence link. However, the University reserves the right to circulate responses to ensure the principle of equal treatment is not breached.
8.5 Tenderers should indicate if they do not want their query and response circulated. However, the University reserves the right to circulate responses to ensure the principle of equal treatment is not breached.
9 Tendering Timetable - Key Dates
9.1 It is the University's intention to conclude this tender and award a formal contract by March 2013.
9.2 The delivery of equipment will be fully scheduled in conjunction with the University of Edinburgh. It is envisaged that equipment will need to be delivered, installed and handed over to the End User by April, 2013.
9.3 Tenderers will be notified in writing by the In Tend Correspondence Link, of any further delivery dates that may be agreed in the meantime
Description of particular conditions: Electronic Tendering - follow the advice in this section to obtain the Invitation to Tender documents.
1.1. The University operates an electronic tender management system (In Tend), which maintains all tender offer documents securely and confidentially until the tender closing date / time has elapsed.
1.2. University of Edinburgh staff and the In Tend system providers do NOT have access to the tender offer documents until the tender return time and date has elapsed. The link to the University's In tend website is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/edinburghuni/aspx/Home
1.3. If logging on to the website for the first time you will need to register. Once logged into the site, Tenderers can download tender documentation. Once tender offers are completed, Tenderers can upload their offers back into the site. No other parties can view your documents, apart from The University, following the official closing time and date.1.4. If you have any questions relating to tendering with The University Of Edinburgh please contact or call us on +44 (0) 131 651 4224. If you have any questions on how to use this web site please contact the In-Tend Support team at or call us on 0844 272 8810 / + 44 (0) 1709 331085. If this number is inoperative due to a fault then the alternative number is +44 (0)7785 355314 (please note this mobile number will only be active in the event of a fault on the main support number).
1.5. Following the closing date / time a formal opening process is used to open all tender returns at the same time.1.6. The University shall not be liable for the loss, damage, destruction of files submitted via the electronic management system, however caused. Corruption or un-readability of files submitted via the e-tender management system may not be discovered by University of Edinburgh until after the tender closing time.
1.7. Immediately prior to submitting an ITT response electronically, you MUST check the electronic files making up the ITT response for viruses or other malware using current checking software, and shall remove all viruses, Trojans and other malware from the files.
1.8. Please note the following important points:
1.8.1. all late returns will be rejected automatically,
1.8.2. it is the Tenderer's responsibility to ensure all documents are submitted before the closing date / time,
1.8.3. it is important that all communications are made via the In Tend Correspondence link, which is a facility within the In Tend system. Correspondence via this link is automatically recorded, other methods are not recorded and may result in a delayed or no response,
1.8.4. uploading large electronic files may take time, so Tenderers should allow sufficient time to transmit the full ITT response prior to the closing time. The speed with which ITT returns are made is dependent upon the file size of the document in question. The inclusion of graphics, logos, photographs etc. considerably increases the size of electronic files and should be included only where essential,
1.8.5. electronic signatures are not required where ITTs are submitted electronically,
1.8.6. all responses shall be in Microsoft Word or Excel 2010 format or later versions. Brochures, drawings, certificates, etc. should be supplied in PDF format,
1.8.7. all documents including PDFs should be copy enabled,
1.8.8. the maximum single file size = 20 Mb (The system will not upload / submit files larger than this size),
1.8.9. should your organisation be unable to submit your tender return electronically, then manual returns must be notified at least one week in advance of the closing date.
2 Tenderer Information Collection.
It is the responsibility of the Tenderer to obtain for themselves, at their own expense any information necessary for the preparation of their tender and for any costs incurred during the tendering process.
3 Confidentiality
All information supplied by The University in connection with the ITT shall be treated as confidential by Tenderers except that such information may be disclosed for the purpose of obtaining sureties, quotations and designs necessary for the preparation and return of the tender, this includes consortia members, sub-contractors and advisors.
4 Information Disclosure and the Freedom of Information Act 2002
4.1 All information submitted to The University may need to be disclosed and/or published by The University. The University may disclose information in compliance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, (the decisions of The University in the interpretation thereof shall be final and conclusive in any dispute, difference or question arising in respect of disclosure under its terms), any other law, or, as a consequence of judicial order, or order by any court or tribunal with the authority to order disclosure.
4.2 Further, The University may also disclose all information submitted to them to the Scottish or United Kingdom Parliament or any other department, office or agency of Her Majesty's Government in Scotland or the United Kingdom, and their servants or agents. When disclosing such information to either the Scottish Parliament or the United Kingdom Parliament or their executive bodies, it is recognised and agreed by both parties that The University shall, if they see fit, disclose such information and are unable to impose any restriction upon the information that they provide to Members of the Scottish Parliament, or Members of the United Kingdom Parliament.
4.3 Accordingly, if you consider that any of the information included in your bid is commercially confidential, please complete and return Schedule 12 Freedom of Information. It should be noted though, that, even where you have indicated that information is commercially sensitive, The University may disclose this information where they see fit. Receipt by The University of any material marked "confidential” or equivalent should not be taken to mean that The University accept any duty of confidence by virtue of that marking.
5 Modifications to the Invitation To Tender by The University
Any significant modifications to the Invitation To Tender by The University will be notified to Tenderers no less than 10 working days prior to the tender return date. If appropriate, The University will revise the tender return date to all Tenderers to accommodate this. The notifications will normally be issued by the correspondence link via the In-Tend electronic tendering system.
6 Withdrawal and Replacement of Tenders
In the event that Tenderer identifies an error(s) in its tender after submission but before the tender return date, the Tenderer must notify The University. The In tend electronic tender management systems allows multiple returns to be made, so a Tenderer may resubmit a revised tender before the return date. However, it is the Tenderer's responsibility to ensure that The University is fully aware of the version of return which should be considered and which should be rejected due to error(s).
7 Accuracy of Tender Response
Tenderers will be deemed to have examined all the documents enclosed with this ITT and will be held to have fully informed themselves as to the nature and extent of the requirements detailed in the ITT. Tenderers must check the accuracy of their tender return prior to return, paying particular attention to clerical errors and omissions. The University may, at its discretion, seek clarification regarding any concerns over accuracy of Tenderer responses. Tenderers will not be permitted to amend tenders after the tender return date except as part of any tender clarification process. The University reserve the right to disqualify incomplete tenders.
8 Clarification Regarding the Invitation to Tender
8.1 All requests for clarifications must be received through the In Tend Correspondence Link.
8.2 Please note that the responses to any questions raised during the tendering period will be circulated to all Tenderers in the form of written information provided through the In tend Correspondence link.
8.3 The closing date for Tenderers to raise clarifications by is normally 1 full week prior to the expiry date /time of tender submissions.
8.4 The identity of the Tenderer requesting a clarification will be preserved when issuing In Tend Correspondence link. However, the University reserves the right to circulate responses to ensure the principle of equal treatment is not breached.
8.5 Tenderers should indicate if they do not want their query and response circulated. However, the University reserves the right to circulate responses to ensure the principle of equal treatment is not breached.
9 Tendering Timetable - Key Dates
9.1 It is the University's intention to conclude this tender and award a formal contract by March 2013.
9.2 The delivery of equipment will be fully scheduled in conjunction with the University of Edinburgh. It is envisaged that equipment will need to be delivered, installed and handed over to the End User by April, 2013.
9.3 Tenderers will be notified in writing by the In Tend Correspondence Link, of any further delivery dates that may be agreed in the meantime
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: All terms are provided within the Invitation to Tender document which can be downloaded from the University tender management web site:
III.2.2)Economic and financial ability
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: All terms provided within the Invitation to Tender document which can be downloaded from the University tender management web site:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/edinburghuni/aspx/Home
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: All terms are provided within the Invitation to Tender document which can be downloaded from the University tender management web site:III.2.3)Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
All terms are provided within the Invitation to Tender document which can be downloaded from the University tender management web site:
All terms are provided within the Invitation to Tender document which can be downloaded from the University tender management web site:
All terms are provided within the Invitation to Tender document which can be downloaded from the University tender management web site:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/edinburghuni/aspx/Home
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:All terms are provided within the Invitation to Tender document which can be downloaded from the University tender management web site:
III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts
III.3)Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)Information about a particular profession
III.3.2)Staff responsible for the execution of the service
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Open
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
IV.1.3)Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
EC/0578/Multiphoton Workstations
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document
Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 11.2.2013
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
12.2.2013 - 16:00
IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up
English.
IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
until: 29.3.2013
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening of tenders
Date: 13.2.2013 - 09:00
Place:
Edinburgh.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
VI.2)Information about European Union funds
VI.3)Additional information
All terms are provided within the Invitation to Tender document which can be down loaded from the University tender management web site:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/edinburghuni/aspx/Home
(SC Ref:249181)VI.4)Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures
VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
20.12.2012