Publication

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

IE 6609370 G

University of Limerick

Castletroy

Co.Limerick

IE

Contact person: Eimear Brennan

Telephone: +353 61234901

E-mail: eimear.brennan@ul.ie

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.educationprocurementservice.ie

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=166865&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=166865&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

UCC - Two (2) Hydrogen Generators

Reference number: LEE637C

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)

Short description

Due to age of current Hydrogen Generator, Tyndall National Institute needs to install 2 X Hydrogen generators capable of supplying hydrogen at a combined 8m3 per hour at a minimum 225psi. Systems should be capable of running independently or together. Generators must be capable of providing flow in the range of 0m3/hr to 8m3/hr, i.e. system must be able to handle flow dependant on demand. Minimum Hydrogen quality 99.9995. (Details of any systems that can improve on the quality should be included as an option.
Max H2O Vapour <5ppm, (Dew point -65C/-85F), N2 < 2ppm, O2<1ppm.
Generator must have E-Stop fitted. System must be able to send a signal to remote alarm. Remote shutdown must be included, i.e. on receipt of a signal from gas / fire detection. System must have appropriate IP rating. System, will be housed indoor in a non-hazardous, (non-classified) Indoor plant room. System should include remote data collection and viewing of operational / alarm status option

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1200000.00 EUR

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111600 - Hydrogen

24311400 - Hydrogen chloride, inorganic acids, silicon dioxide and sulphur dioxide

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

31120000 - Generators

31122000 - Generator units

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

38421000 - Flow-measuring equipment

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories

42980000 - Gas generators

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Due to age of current Hydrogen Generator, Tyndall National Institute needs to install 2 X Hydrogen generators capable of supplying hydrogen at a combined 8m3 per hour at a minimum 225psi. Systems should be capable of running independently or together. Generators must be capable of providing flow in the range of 0m3/hr to 8m3/hr, i.e. system must be able to handle flow dependant on demand. Minimum Hydrogen quality 99.9995. (Details of any systems that can improve on the quality should be included as an option.
Max H2O Vapour <5ppm, (Dew point -65C/-85F), N2 < 2ppm, O2<1ppm.
Generator must have E-Stop fitted. System must be able to send a signal to remote alarm. Remote shutdown must be included, i.e. on receipt of a signal from gas / fire detection. System must have appropriate IP rating. System, will be housed indoor in a non-hazardous, (non-classified) Indoor plant room. System should include remote data collection and viewing of operational / alarm status option

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: 1200000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to [1 Year] with a maximum of [2] such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.

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

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 document for further details.

III.1.2)