ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 11/02/2019

Expire date: 22/03/2019

External Reference: 2019-275338

TED Reference: 2019/S 032-071358

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
N/A
123 St Stephens Green
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Contact person: Sarah Casey
Telephone: +353 14025036
E-mail: sarahmcasey@rcsi.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.rcsi.ie/tissueengineering
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/362

I.3)

Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=141966&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=141966&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  University
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Nanoindentation System - TERG RCSI
Reference number:  TERG_Nanoindenter
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

38400000  -  Instruments for checking physical characteristics
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Our research group focuses on the development of natural polymer (such as collagen) based scaffolds, hydrogels and films for tissue engineering with target applications in bone, cartilage, cardiovascular, corneal, skin, respiratory and neural tissues. Significant research is currently focused on 3D printing technologies and the development of bioinks for tissue repair. In addition, the group has major interest in studying the response of living cells to mechanical stimuli and using biophysical stimuli to regulate stem cell differentiation. As such, we require a benchtop nano indentation system that can be used for accurate biomechanical testing of both native and engineered tissues, natural and synthetic materials. The system should be relatively compact, small enough for an academic lab-setting, ideally fit for benchtop use.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 80000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38000000  -  Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38300000  -  Measuring instruments
38340000  -  Instruments for measuring quantities
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Product Description: Benchtop Nanoindentation system
Product Requirements: Our research group focuses on the development of natural polymer (such as collagen) based scaffolds, hydrogels and films for tissue engineering with target applications in bone, cartilage, cardiovascular, corneal, skin, respiratory and neural tissues. A major focus of ongoing research has been to functionalize these scaffolds for use as delivery systems for various biomolecules to enhance their therapeutic potential. Research in the group also focuses on the use of these scaffolds as advanced 3D pathophysiology in vitro systems for drug development and for studying cellular crosstalk in co-cultures and understanding disease states; significant research is currently focused on 3D printing technologies and the development of bioinks for tissue repair. In addition, the group has major interest in studying the response of living cells to mechanical stimuli and using biophysical stimuli to regulate stem cell differentiation. As such, we require a benchtop nano indentation system that can be used for accurate biomechanical testing of both native and engineered tissues, natural and synthetic materials. The system should be relatively compact, small enough for an academic lab-setting, ideally fit for benchtop use.
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: 80000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/05/2019  /  End:
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: no
II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

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.1.8)

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:  15/03/2019
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  15/03/2019
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dublin
IE