Tender

Provision of equipment to conduct open channel flow experiments

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking tenders for the provision of equipment to conduct open channel flow experiments as part of its engineering and environmental faculties. The tender, titled "Provision of equipment to conduct open channel flow experiments," is classified under the industry category of instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases. It is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 2nd November 2016. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st December 2016 and conclude by 31st January 2017. The total contract value is estimated at £85,000, with a minimum value of £75,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This procurement opportunity represents significant potential for businesses involved in supplying specialised laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in hydraulic and fluid dynamics devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can competitively bid for either Lot 1 (Flume) or Lot 2 (Channel/Pipe Flow Facility), as bidders are not required to submit offers for both lots. Companies able to meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender documents will find this a promising avenue for growth in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of equipment to conduct open channel flow experiments

Notice Description

The University has a procurement opportunity for the supply of specialist equipment to conduct open channel flow experiments in our advanced hydraulic laboratory, part of our faculty of engineering and the environment facilities. This tender invites you to submit your response for: Lot 1: Flume Lot 2: Channel/Pipe Flow Facility You are not required to bid for the combined lots in order for your tender to be considered. Full details of the specification and annexes are provided as part of the ITT documentation. Under no circumstances whatsoever will the University of Southampton be liable for or pay any expenses or costs which may be incurred (whether directly or indirectly) by the tenderer in the preparation or submission of their tender proposal. The University of Southampton is not bound to accept the lowest offer or any tender in full or in part. In evaluating the tender, the University will seek the most economically advantageous offers in terms of the criteria listed in the tender documents. 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 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. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-Tend Portal, you will need to register before accessing the tender documents. We advise you to register either a minimum of 2 addresses within your company, or else a group address (eg sales@...) which is regularly checked by more than one person. This will help to ensure that you will receive any information relating to the project we publish and that you will be able to submit your Tender, even if a key person is absent. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55387603-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c124c18-90db-4e50-8c09-f0127f53560a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
HAMPSHIRE
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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