Award

Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

24 Sep 2020 at 08:45

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

08 Jul 2020 at 13:45

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2020 at 17:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking suppliers for a Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (TOF-ICP-MS) through an open procurement process. This procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a contract value of £300,000. The deadline for tender submissions is 7 August 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 24 August 2020 and running for one year, with the possibility of a further extension. The equipment will be delivered to the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, located in Southampton, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those with experience in providing advanced analytical instruments and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises are encouraged to participate, as they may find this procurement aligns with their capabilities. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet technical specifications and support requirements, as the successful tenderer will also have the option to provide maintenance and support beyond the initial contract term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

This project is for the supply of a Time of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (TOF-ICP-MS) for the Geochemistry Group of the University of Southampton based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. The instrument we seek will complement our existing instrument capabilities (including Multi-collector ICP-MS, Sector Magnet ICP-MS and Quad ICP-MS).The requirements are for a TOF-ICP-MS instrument that will provide accurate and precise simultaneous quantitative analyses of trace and major elements in a wide range of sample matrices introduced via solution, laser ablation and other coupled devices. Sample types will include both natural materials (rocks and minerals, seawater, other natural waters, biological materials, etc.) and synthetic materials (nanoparticles, manufactured products, etc.) The system must be delivered, commissioned and successfully pass user acceptance testing by the 31st March 2021. The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 1 year plus an optional year dependant on the warranty levels offered by tenderers in their Tender submission. There will be an optional 3 year extension for support and maintenance subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend (https://intendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with tenderers (as appropriate). All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Selection Stage and/or Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the tenderer. 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 procurement 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 organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via In-Tend. Further instructions for the submission of responses are below: To submit your return: 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, to preserve the integrity of the procurement, all communications with the University must be made via the correspondence function within In-Tend. Publication of Award Details: 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 response, tenderers are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Tenderers are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of responses and participation in this and all future stages of this procurement. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs or expenses borne by potential suppliers/tenderers or any of their supply chain, partners or advisers in this procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b78b6e8-cbdd-4668-a982-64bfbd71ccc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e73c13-a14d-46bd-8db1-11d786d4217c
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2020 - 28 Aug 2022 2-3 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
Jo Fotheringham
Contact Email
j.l.fotheringham@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380 591823

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

NU INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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