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: Maria Owens

Telephone: +353 61234852

E-mail: maria.owens@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=183542&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=183542&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type: Education

I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

LGH1358C supply & Installation of a CODEX (or equivalent) Multiplex Immunohistochemistry Imaging System for the University of Limerick.

Reference number: LGH1358C

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

Tenders are sought for a CODEX (or equivalent) multiplex immunohistochemistry imaging system with microfluidic device, associated widefield fluorescent microscope, processing computer and required software. Single-cell technologies enable the detection of many cellular parameters, yet they do not provide the associated spatial dimension of the tissue from which these cells were extracted. Conversely, standard imaging methods, like immunofluorescence (IF) and immunohistochemistry (IHC), provide spatial context but are limited to measuring just a few cellular parameters simultaneously. The requirements of this tender are the amalgamation of both these specifications for an imaging system that can detect 40+ cellular biomarkers while maintaining the spatial architecture of the tissue sample.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 200000.00 EUR

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38510000 - Microscopes

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Tenders are sought for a CODEX (or equivalent) multiplex immunohistochemistry imaging system with microfluidic device, associated widefield fluorescent microscope, processing computer and required software. Single-cell technologies enable the detection of many cellular parameters, yet they do not provide the associated spatial dimension of the tissue from which these cells were extracted. Conversely, standard imaging methods, like immunofluorescence (IF) and immunohistochemistry (IHC), provide spatial context but are limited to measuring just a few cellular parameters simultaneously. The requirements of this tender are the amalgamation of both these specifications for an imaging system that can detect 40+ cellular biomarkers while maintaining the spatial architecture of the tissue sample.

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: 200000.00 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 Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term of warranty and/or contracts for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such 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

Tenders are sought for a CODEX (or equivalent) multiplex immunohistochemistry imaging system with microfluidic device, associated widefield fluorescent microscope, processing computer and required software.

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)