This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Feb 2023 at 12:28

Tender

21 Oct 2022 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Economy is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of geoscientific analysis and monitoring equipment. This tender is currently in the active stage and involves multiple lots, each requiring specific equipment. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for tender submission set for November 25, 2022. The contracting authority is the Department of Economy located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender is goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Key dates to note include the bid validity period ending on February 23, 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the geoscientific equipment sector. Companies that specialise in geological and geophysical instruments, machines for testing and measuring, as well as evaluation instruments, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contracts for each lot have active status, with values ranging from £41,000 to £129,440. Successful suppliers include HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE GMBH, ROBERTSON GEOLOGGING LIMITED, and MERROW SCIENTIFIC LIMITED. The procurement process involves rigorous performance monitoring and compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015, providing a level playing field for all suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DfE - Supply and Delivery of Geoscientific Analysis and Monitoring Equipment

Notice Description

DfE/GSNI is seeking a Contractor/s to provide a range of geoscientific monitoring and analysis equipment. The Contractor/s will be required to supply, deliver, install and commission, if applicable, and provide training for the equipment. Warranty, servicing, and reactive repairs are also necessary requirements. Separate contracts shall be awarded for each one of the following lots: * Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices * Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment * Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment * Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

Lot Information

Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices

DfE/GSNI is seeking a Contractor/s to provide a range of geoscientific monitoring and analysis equipment. The Contractor/s will be required to supply, deliver, install and commission, if applicable, and provide training for the equipment. Warranty, servicing, and reactive repairs are also necessary requirements. Separate contracts shall be awarded for each one of the following lots: * Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices * Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment * Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment * Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment

DfE/GSNI is seeking a Contractor/s to provide a range of geoscientific monitoring and analysis equipment. The Contractor/s will be required to supply, deliver, install and commission, if applicable, and provide training for the equipment. Warranty, servicing, and reactive repairs are also necessary requirements. Separate contracts shall be awarded for each one of the following lots: * Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices * Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment * Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment * Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

Options: Initial 1yr contract that covers the Warranty period with 4 optional extensions periods of up to 1yr each to cover maintenance package

Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment

DfE/GSNI is seeking a Contractor/s to provide a range of geoscientific monitoring and analysis equipment. The Contractor/s will be required to supply, deliver, install and commission, if applicable, and provide training for the equipment. Warranty, servicing, and reactive repairs are also necessary requirements. Separate contracts shall be awarded for each one of the following lots: * Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices * Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment * Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment * Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

Options: Initial 1yr contract that covers the Warranty period with 4 optional extensions periods of up to 1yr each to cover maintenance package

Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

DfE/GSNI is seeking a Contractor/s to provide a range of geoscientific monitoring and analysis equipment. The Contractor/s will be required to supply, deliver, install and commission, if applicable, and provide training for the equipment. Warranty, servicing, and reactive repairs are also necessary requirements. Separate contracts shall be awarded for each one of the following lots: * Lot 1: Groundwater level, temperature and conductivity devices * Lot 2: Electron Microscopy equipment * Lot 3: Wireline Logging equipment * Lot 4: Thermal Conductivity measurer

Options: Initial 1yr contract that covers the Warranty period with 1 optional extension period of up to 1yr to cover maintenance package

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0377c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003098-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£520,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,290 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Economy
Additional Buyers

Department for the Economy

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SB
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE GMBH

MERROW SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

ROBERTSON GEOLOGGING LIMITED

Further Information

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