Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/12/2016
Expire date: 27/01/2017
External Reference: 2016-643810
TED Reference: 2016/S 250-460604
Contract notice
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Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Irish Manufacturing Research Ltd
IE 3307369PH
Unit 4, Greenogue Business Plaza
Rathcoole
Co.Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Melanie Horkan
E-mail:
procurement@imr.ie
NUTS code:
IE012 -
Midland
Main address:
www.imr.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/111696
I.3)
Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106802&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106802&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Other activity:
Research
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
A single operator framework agreement for the procurement by lease hire of one Additive Manufacturing Powder Bed Machine for polymer powder processing, and consumables
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
42900000
-
Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
IMR is establishing a single operator framework agreement for the procurement by lease hire of one Additive Manufacturing Powder Bed Machine for polymer powder processing, commonly known as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) machines, for a period of two years, for its Additive Manufacturing Laboratory located in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
In addition to the system, IMR is seeking the provision of parameters and materials for the above mentioned machine. These will be drawndown as required over the lifetime of the framework and will be dependent on the actual usage and the ongoing research projects needs.
In addition to the system, IMR is seeking the provision of parameters and materials for the above mentioned machine. These will be drawndown as required over the lifetime of the framework and will be dependent on the actual usage and the ongoing research projects needs.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 600000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
24500000
-
Plastics in primary forms
24530000
-
Primary-form polymers of styrene
24560000
-
Primary-form polyamides
31640000
-
Machines and apparatus with individual functions
38900000
-
Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
42940000
-
Machinery for the heat treatment of materials
42994200
-
Machinery for working plastics
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE012 -
Midland
Main site or place of performance:
IMR, Additive Manufacturing Laboratory, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
IMR is establishing a single operator framework agreement for the procurement by lease hire of one Additive Manufacturing Powder Bed Machine for polymer powder processing, commonly known as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) machines, for a period of two years, for its Additive Manufacturing Laboratory located in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
In addition to the system, IMR is seeking the provision of parameters and materials for the above mentioned machine. These will be drawndown as required over the lifetime of the framework and will be dependent on the actual usage and the ongoing research projects needs.
In addition to the system, IMR is seeking the provision of parameters and materials for the above mentioned machine. These will be drawndown as required over the lifetime of the framework and will be dependent on the actual usage and the ongoing research projects needs.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 600000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The framework agreement will operate for a period of two (2) years with the option of to extend for further periods of one (1) year subject to a maximum of four (4) years. The option to extend will be subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
All information relating to tenders is published on
www.etenders.gov.ie only
www.etenders.gov.ie only
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with a single operator
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
27/01/2017
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.6)
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months
: 12
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
27/01/2017
Local time:
12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.3)
Additional information
Etenders RFT ID: 112632
1) The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement is in the region of €600,000 (ex. VAT) over the lifetime of the agreement. It is emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement. Note: that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
2) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The Contracting Authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties
3) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
4) The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
5) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
6) It will be a condition of award that tenderers are tax compliant.
7) If for any reason it is not possible to establish the framework agreement or award the initial contract to the designated successful tenderer emerging from this competitive process; the contracting authority reserves the right to establish the framework with the next highest scoring tenderer on the basis of the terms advertised at any time during the tender validity period. This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion
8) At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
9) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
10) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the Contracting Authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
1) The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement is in the region of €600,000 (ex. VAT) over the lifetime of the agreement. It is emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement. Note: that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
2) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The Contracting Authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties
3) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
4) The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
5) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
6) It will be a condition of award that tenderers are tax compliant.
7) If for any reason it is not possible to establish the framework agreement or award the initial contract to the designated successful tenderer emerging from this competitive process; the contracting authority reserves the right to establish the framework with the next highest scoring tenderer on the basis of the terms advertised at any time during the tender validity period. This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion
8) At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
9) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
10) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the Contracting Authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court
Dublin
IE
VI.5)
Date of dispatch of this notice
23/12/2016