Award

Provision of an Autoclave

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2020 at 08:56

TenderAmendment

16 Apr 2019 at 10:52

Tender

12 Apr 2019 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking bids for the provision of a fit-for-purpose autoclave to support its Biomedical Research Facility, replacing an outdated machine used in category 2 laboratories. The tender, launched under an open procurement method, will remain active until 14 May 2019, with a minimum contract value of £40,000 and a total value of £50,000. This project, classified under the CPV code for autoclaves (33191110), is currently in the award stage, having been published on 12 April 2019. Bidders should note that all communications and submissions will take place via the In-Tend electronic tendering portal.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory equipment and services. Companies that provide robust autoclave solutions are encouraged to participate, given the continuous demand for reliable laboratory equipment within research institutions. As the contract is not divided into lots, suppliers able to fulfil the entire requirement efficiently will be favoured, presenting a streamlined opportunity for businesses with the capabilities to meet such demands.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Autoclave

Notice Description

The Biomedical Research Facility at the University of Southampton is seeking to procure a single fit for purpose Autoclave that can withstand the level of constant daily use and will replace a machine that serves our category 2 laboratories as the current autoclave is no longer economical to maintain. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with bidders. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. Bidders are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of PQQ and/or Invitation to Tender Responses will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the bidder. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the tender documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Bidders are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant Pre-Qualification (if applicable) or Invitation to Tender documents via the In-Tend portal. Further instructions for the submission of Invitation to Tender responses are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within the In-Tend portal. In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a tender response, bidders are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Due to the nature of this project, it has been deemed unsuitable for division into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine the proper execution of the con

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46fd800a-d825-473d-bba0-3098adada297
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68526a5f-890a-4cbe-8965-21642e86e526
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33191110 - Autoclaves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2019 - 11 Dec 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ESTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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