ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 11/09/2017

Expire date: 27/10/2017

External Reference: 2017-116262

TED Reference: 2017/S 176-359994

Contract notice

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Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Education Procurement Service (EPS)
IE 6609370 G
University of Limerick, Plassey
Limerick
Co.Limerick
IE
Contact person: David Mangan
Telephone: +353 61234662
E-mail: david.mangan@ul.ie
NUTS code:  IE051 -  Mid-West
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.ul.ie/edps
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87073

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=118482&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional 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=118482&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

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

RFT for the Supply and Installation of a High Content Imaging System for the Bernal Institute, University of Limerick
Reference number:  LEE295C
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

42962000  -  Printing and graphics equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a Confocal High Content Imaging system to support a wide range of biological samples ranging from single cell subcellular assays to complex 3D multicellular organoids. The confocal equipment must be able to automatically capture scientific-grade microscopy images of high quality from a wide range of sample formats in multiple dimensions and optical configurations, whilst offering a flexible and open environment to its users. This system is to be purchased as part of the University of Limerick’s internal call for the Science Foundation Ireland Opportunity fund 2017.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 245000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33110000  -  Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
38000000  -  Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38500000  -  Checking and testing apparatus
38510000  -  Microscopes
38519400  -  Automated microscope stages
38600000  -  Optical instruments
38634000  -  Optical microscopes
38636000  -  Specialist optical instruments
38650000  -  Photographic equipment
42900000  -  Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
42960000  -  Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment
42990000  -  Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48300000  -  Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE051 -  Mid-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Bernal Institute, UL
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a Confocal High Content Imaging system to support a wide range of biological samples ranging from single cell subcellular assays to complex 3D multicellular organoids. The confocal equipment must be able to automatically capture scientific-grade microscopy images of high quality from a wide range of sample formats in multiple dimensions and optical configurations, whilst offering a flexible and open environment to its users. Environmental control for live cell imaging under physiologically relevant conditions and on-board liquid handling for fast kinetic assays and media exchange are essential. The system must be fully-integrated for automated acquisition and analysis of images, including integrated 3D image analysis to enable the identification of 3D object counts, volume measurements and 3D centroids. The complete solution must be future upgradeable to accommodate the varied needs of the researchers in the institute as their applications change in the future. This system is to be purchased as part of the University of Limerick’s internal call for the Science Foundation Ireland Opportunity fund 2017.
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: 245000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Please see RFT plus Appendices for all information relating to Tech Spec options.
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

Please see RFT plus Appendices for all information
relating to this tender competition.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  Please see RFT plus Appendices for all information
relating to this tender competition.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please see RFT plus Appendices for all information
relating to this tender competition.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please see RFT plus Appendices for all information
relating to this tender competition.
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please see RFT plus Appendices for all information
relating to this tender competition.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please see RFT plus Appendices for all information
relating to this tender competition.
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please see RFT plus Appendices for all information
relating to this tender competition.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  2017-10-27
Local time:  14:00
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 : 36  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  2017-10-27
Local time:  14:00
Place:  
Etenders
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
EPS Operations Personnel x 2

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

Please see RFT plus Appendices for all information
relating to this tender competition.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Office of the High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE