Planning

Soft Market Testing Exercise in Relation to the Provision of a Vadose Zone Sampling System

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

28 Jun 2018 at 11:04

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Jun 2018 at 10:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is conducting a soft market testing exercise titled "Soft Market Testing Exercise in Relation to the Provision of a Vadose Zone Sampling System." This initiative is part of the planning stage, aiming to identify options for a vadose zone sampling system intended for delivery and operation at a research site in The Netherlands. Key deadlines include the receipt of clarifications by 6th July 2018 at noon, and the submission of completed Soft Market Testing Questionnaires by 12th July 2018 at noon. This opportunity falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses)" and is managed via an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and technological solutions related to environmental sampling systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the University is keen on gathering diverse insights from the marketplace. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience in providing scientific equipment, particularly in laboratory environments, would be well-suited to engage with this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing Exercise in Relation to the Provision of a Vadose Zone Sampling System

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is currently exploring a range of options to meet its need for the provision of a vadose zone sampling system. Participating organisations are advised that University's requirement is for the system to be delivered and operational to the research site which is located in The Netherlands. The University is keen to explore all options that may be available in the marketplace and interested parties are invited to complete and return a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. The deadline for the receipt of clarifications in respect of this soft market testing exercise is 6th July 2018 (12.00 noon). The deadline for the receipt of completed Soft Market Testing Questionnaires is 12th July 2018 (12.00 noon). Please Note: The University is conducting this soft market testing exercise to allow interested parties, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide impartial information to the University with no commitment to themselves or the University. This is not a call for competition at this stage. 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 and to communicate with participating organisations. All documentation in relation to this soft market testing exercise 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 including the submission of Soft Market Testing Questionnaires 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 soft market testing documentation. Once you have logged in: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once 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 testing questionnaires 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. The deadline for the return of completed Soft Market Testing Questionnaires is 12th July 2018 (12.00 noon). This Early Engagement 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 Notice and a response to this Notice does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. This Notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this Notice and the University will not accept any proposals offered in response to this Notice. The University of Southampton is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the Notice. Any procurement by the University of Southampton will be carried out strictly strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5f46061-473d-4d32-a4f8-e45244e41d59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3340015e-d720-45d5-873c-c0dbc5cae1ad
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jul 2018Expired
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
Suzanne Carlisle
Contact Email
s.carlisle@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380 595688 ext 25688

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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