Award

Hydraulic Lab Equipment (Wave Flume)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2023 at 07:16

Award Notice
Tender

18 Jan 2023 at 14:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure Hydraulic Lab Equipment (Wave Flume) through an Open Procedure tender process. The contract period is set for 5 years and 6 months, with a total contract value of £140,000. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded to ARMFIELD LIMITED. The location for delivery is in Southampton, England, with a contract period running from March 6, 2023, to September 5, 2028.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in Instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses are required to meet certain minimum insurance levels and adhere to mandatory award criteria related to economic standing, insurance, compliance with legislation, and health and safety standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydraulic Lab Equipment (Wave Flume)

Notice 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: PS140,000 The estimated value of the initial 5 years and 6 month contract period is PS110,000 to PS140,000, excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services and maintenance for the contract period. The total estimated value of this contract is PS140,000. 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: PS10 million GBP per occurrence. Public Liability: PS10 million GBP per occurrence. Product Liability: PS10 million GBP per occurrence and in aggregate Professional Indemnity Insurance: PS5 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41b6152e-3df0-4071-bc77-1e403023b807
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f634cc64-efd6-448f-b728-27bd9ebb0c88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,282 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2023 - 15 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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