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Award

29 Jul 2020 at 01:00

Tender

20 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is overseeing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Lasers and Associated Equipment, aimed at procuring laser equipment for Scotland’s universities and colleges. This tender, which is currently in the active stage, is set to remain open for new suppliers to join throughout its validity. The main procurement method is selective, and the deadline for submissions is 27 April 2020. The estimated total value of this procurement is £23,000,000 and it encompasses various laser types, consumables, accessories, and maintenance services necessary for educational institutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the laser technology sector. Companies offering products such as femtosecond lasers, optical diagnostic equipment, and maintenance services can effectively compete for these contracts. The flexible nature of the DPS allows numerous suppliers to join, which enhances the potential for business expansion within the higher education market in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Lasers and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

APUC is seeking to invite Contractor(s) in a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure Laser equipment for Scotland's Universities and Colleges, including any ancillary products and services such as consumables, accessories and maintenance Agreements. There is no limit imposed on the number of suppliers that may join a Dynamic Purchasing System. The Dynamic Purchasing System will remain open to new applicants during its period of validity. The Authority will evaluate these contractors' requests within 10 working days of receipt; this may be extended to 15 days if justified. The setting up of the Dynamic Purchasing System involves the initial process to join the Dynamic Purchasing System i.e. application using PCS-T and completion of an ESPD. The second stage will happen once the Dynamic Purchasing System is established and Institutions start awarding contracts to suppliers via mini competition exclusively.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Dynamic Purchasing System will form the basis for Institutions to conduct business with successful Contractors. Types of Lasers and associated equipment and servicing required to participate to the Dynamic Purchasing System: - Femtosecond lasers - Picosecond lasers - Nanosecond lasers - Pulsed lasers - Continuous Wave lasers - Tunable lasers - Optical diagnostic equipment - Fibre lasers - Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) lasers - Diode lasers - Super-continuum lasers - Laser micromachining systems - Gas lasers - Terahertz equipment - Laser components / sub-assemblies - laser safety and protective equipment - Cytometer equipment - Systems maintenance, servicing and take-back schemes - Any other current or new Laser Equipment covered under the specification but not explicitly listed above. Further requirements are detailed in Section 2 - Specification of Requirements of the Instruction to Bidders available on PCS-T. All suppliers should read this document carefully. The document will remain freely available for any supplier who wish to join the Dynamic Purchasing System during its lifetime.. Tenderers are required to complete the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T and submit required documents on PCS-T in accordance to the Instruction to Bidders. Please note that in the context of a DPS, Award Criteria and Price/Quality weightings will be determined at call-off level. This 60/40 ratio is only an indication of a possible weighting.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Dynamic Purchasing System for two further 12-month extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutional requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617483
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391592
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Coherent Inc

E&EO UK Ltd

Elemental Scientific Instruments

Elliot Scientific Ltd.

FASTLITE

Hospital Services Ltd

Laser 2000 UK Ltd

Laser Lines Ltd

Litron Lasers Ltd

Miltenyi Biotec Ltd

Photonic Solutions Ltd

Scientifica

Sysmex UK Ltd

Toptica Photonics

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384153
    Dynamic Purchasing System for Lasers and Associated Equipment - APUC is seeking to invite Contractor(s) in a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure Laser equipment for Scotland's Universities and Colleges, including any ancillary products and services such as consumables, accessories and maintenance Agreements. There is no limit imposed on the number of suppliers that may join a Dynamic Purchasing System. The Dynamic Purchasing System will remain open to new applicants during its period of validity. The Authority will evaluate these contractors' requests within 10 working days of receipt; this may be extended to 15 days if justified. The setting up of the Dynamic Purchasing System involves the initial process to join the Dynamic Purchasing System i.e. application using PCS-T and completion of an ESPD. The second stage will happen once the Dynamic Purchasing System is established and Institutions start awarding contracts to suppliers via mini competition exclusively.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391592
    Dynamic Purchasing System for Lasers and Associated Equipment - APUC is seeking to invite Contractor(s) in a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure Laser equipment for Scotland's Universities and Colleges, including any ancillary products and services such as consumables, accessories and maintenance Agreements. There is no limit imposed on the number of suppliers that may join a Dynamic Purchasing System. The Dynamic Purchasing System will remain open to new applicants during its period of validity. The Authority will evaluate these contractors' requests within 10 working days of receipt; this may be extended to 15 days if justified. The setting up of the Dynamic Purchasing System involves the initial process to join the Dynamic Purchasing System i.e. application using PCS-T and completion of an ESPD. The second stage will happen once the Dynamic Purchasing System is established and Institutions start awarding contracts to suppliers via mini competition exclusively.

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