Planning

Ultra-Pure Water System - Soft Market Testing

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Planning

31 Aug 2023 at 08:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is planning a procurement process titled "Ultra-Pure Water System - Soft Market Testing" in the water systems industry category. The University, based in Southampton, England, aims to purchase a new Ultra-Pure Water System for the Mountbatten Building on the Highfield Campus. This soft market testing phase includes engagement milestones, with a due date for clarification queries on 18/09/2023 and a deadline for questionnaire submissions on 25/09/2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in water purification systems to participate. Businesses interested in providing high-quality, ultra-pure water systems compatible with existing infrastructure are encouraged to engage in this soft market testing exercise managed through an electronic tendering tool. The University will evaluate responses submitted via In-Tend, focusing on innovative solutions tailored to the technical requirements of the Mountbatten Building's research and laboratory facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ultra-Pure Water System - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

This is a Soft Market Test being conducted by the University of Southampton, this is not an invitation to tender. The University is looking to purchase an Ultra-Pure Water System for the Mountbatten Building on the Highfield Campus. The Mountbatten Building at the University of Southampton currently generates pure water via a Quattro 3000 Unit and final polishing/UV/filter equipment. This unit is now considered obsolete and the University is looking for a suitable replacement Ultra-Pure Water System (UPW) to be sited within the Mountbatten Building on the Highfield Campus, which needs to be compatible with existing pipework, storage tanks, pumps and motors where possible. The Mountbatten building is a highly technical building supporting the research within the Cleanroom complex (nano fabrication, lithography, optical fibre production and novel glass research) and the Optical lab areas (mainly lasers and characterisation), with demand for high quality, ultra-pure and Reverse Osmosis (RO) water. Document to be returned as part of this Soft Market Testing - 2023UoS-0845 - Soft Market Testing Questionnaire V2.pdf The deadline for clarifications is 18/09/2023 at 12.00 Noon. The deadline for Questionnaire submissions is 25/09/2023 at 12.00 Noon. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this Soft Market Testing Exercise(SMTE) and to communicate with participating organisations. All documentation in relation to this SMTE can be downloaded from In-Tend. Participating organisations are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of In-Tend is the responsibility of the participating organisation. 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 SMTE documentation. Once you have logged in: 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'. Further instructions for the submission of soft market event forms 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., 'Soft Market Testing') 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 soft market testing exercise, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within In-Tend. This Prior information Notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market engagement and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the PIN event and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this PIN and the University will not accept any proposals offered in response to this PIN. The University of Southampton is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the PIN. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by the University of Southampton will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69e61e81-d438-4d36-a75a-dc66e05d6dba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/504fbe90-8300-4092-85e9-e03c384ba0b9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31161400 - Primary water systems

42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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