ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/10/2020

Expire date: 23/11/2020

External Reference: 2020-278728

TED Reference: 2020/S 210-512301

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

St James's Hospital
N/A
James Street
Dublin
Dublin 8
IE
Contact person: Pat Sullivan
Telephone: +353 14162468
E-mail: pfsullivan@stjames.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.stjames.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/395

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=176732&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=176732&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

Health

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Invitation to tender for the Provision and Support of Reagents and Associated Equipment for an Automated Indirect Immunofluoresence Slide Processor for the immunology Department within St Jam
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

The Immunology laboratory provides a range of indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) tests for the diagnosis and management of autoimmune conditions. This is a busy department and we provide IIF testing to patients of St James and other institutions. The service requires an automated slide processor capable of delivering a fully traceable process from pipetting samples and reagents to the capture and recording of images of the indirect immunofluoresent tests. All of the IIF tests should be fully automated on the analyser. The reagents including slides, conjugates and mounting media must meet internationally accepted standards.
Currently the service offers the following diagnostic tests:
Assay Estimated 2020
ANA (including titres) 1875
DNA Crithidia (including titres) 787
EMA (IgA & IgG) 925
Auto Antibody Screen (Including titres) Composite Slides 4315
ANCA 8465
Skin abs, BP & PV 300
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 625000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33696500  -  Laboratory reagents
51430000  -  Installation services of laboratory equipment
71900000  -  Laboratory services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
James Street
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Immunology laboratory provides a range of indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) tests for the diagnosis and management of autoimmune conditions. This is a busy department and we provide IIF testing to patients of St James and other institutions. The service requires an automated slide processor capable of delivering a fully traceable process from pipetting samples and reagents to the capture and recording of images of the indirect immunofluoresent tests. All of the IIF tests should be fully automated on the analyser. The reagents including slides, conjugates and mounting media must meet internationally accepted standards.
Currently the service offers the following diagnostic tests:
Assay Estimated 2020
ANA (including titres) 1875
DNA Crithidia (including titres) 787
EMA (IgA & IgG) 925
Auto Antibody Screen (Including titres) Composite Slides 4315
ANCA 8465
Skin abs, BP & PV 300
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: 625000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
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.2.13)

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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  23/11/2020
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:  23/11/2020
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

St James's Hospital
James Street Dublin
Dublin
D8
IE
Telephone: +353 14162468
E-mail: pfsullivan@stjames.ie
Internet address: www.stjames.ie