--- title: "Provision of Research Collaboration Project to Investigate Highly Antimicrobial Inorganic Coasting for Infection Control" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0386ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0386ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0386ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0386ea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS" published: "2022-12-07" --- # Provision of Research Collaboration Project to Investigate Highly Antimicrobial Inorganic Coasting for Infection Control Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0386ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0386ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0386ea.json) ## Summary The University of the Highlands and Islands is seeking tenders for a Research Collaboration Project focusing on investigating highly antimicrobial inorganic coatings for infection control. The project involves evaluating technologies for producing antimicrobial coatings. The deadline for tender submissions is January 6, 2023. The procurement is in the services category and is located in Inverness, United Kingdom. The University will apply a Research Collaboration Agreement to guide the project. This tender opportunity offers businesses in the laboratory services industry a chance to collaborate with the University on a cutting-edge research project. Companies specialising in basic inorganic chemicals, biomedical equipment, coating materials, and research services are well-suited to compete. The University requires bidders to demonstrate specific levels of insurance and economic standing. The successful contractor will work under a Research Collaboration Agreement and must comply with the specified quality criteria and contract terms. ## Notice The University wishes to invite tenders to supply and work with the University in a Research Collaboration Project. The subject of the Project is the evaluation of technologies for the production of adherent, hard, inorganic antimicrobial coatings. The Research Collaboration Project will be guided by a Research Collaboration Agreement. The Research Collaboration Agreement will be added to the University of the Highlands and Islands' Terms and Conditions of Contract as an Appendix. It should be noted that the detailed terms and conditions will be discussed and agreed following contract award. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University wishes to invite tenders to supply and work with the University in a Research Collaboration Project. The subject of the Project is the evaluation of technologies for the production of adherent, hard, inorganic antimicrobial coatings. The Research Collaboration Project will be guided by a Research Collaboration Agreement. The Research Collaboration Agreement will be added to the University of the Highlands and Islands' Terms and Conditions of Contract as an Appendix. It should be noted that the detailed terms and conditions will be discussed and agreed following contract award. The University does not have a standard Research Collaboration Agreement which can be shared. However, the University can advise the following in terms of the process for the drafting of the Research Collaboration Agreement: - The University and the successful Bidder would agree Heads of Terms, which would lay out the future intentions between the University and the successful Bidder. This would not be legally binding. - The Heads of Terms will include clauses relating to project scope and timescales, confidentiality, the governing law and dispute resolution and third-party rights. The proposed template to be elaborated by both parties is available on the UK Government website on https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/552682/Heads-of-Terms-for-Collaboration-Agreements.docx - The Heads of Terms would form the basis of a legally binding Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA), which would be added to the UHI Terms and Conditions of Contract as an Appendix. In the event of a conflict of clause, the Research Collaboration Agreement would take precedence. The RCA will likely include detail such as, but not limited to: - Purpose of agreement - Scope and duration - Decision owners - Types of resources - Any risks - Agreement on IP ownership - foreground and background - Research publishing model - Mode of working together - Data exchange - Visits - Addition of new partners - Termination In terms of the coatings, these will be applied primarily, but not exclusively, to healthcare products such as surgical instruments and implants. The successful Bidder (the Contractor) will work with the University under the terms of an agreed Research Collaboration Agreement. In terms of space and utilities, the apparatus will be placed in the Life Sciences Innovation Centre, in Inverness. This building is currently under construction with an estimated handover date of December 2022. Additional information: This requirement is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 Programme Scotland. Renewal: Research Collaboration Agreement: 2 x 12 month periods Service and Maintenance Contract: 2 x 12 month periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034642-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5SQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals - 38434540 - Biomedical equipment - 44113330 - Coating materials - 45442000 - Application work of protective coatings - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 7 Dec 2022 at 14:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034642-2022 - 21 Nov 2022 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032937-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.uhi.ac.uk - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/552682/Heads-of-Terms-for-Collaboration-Agreements.docx - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00101 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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