ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 02/07/2021

Expire date: 18/10/2021

External Reference: 2021-297719

TED Reference: 2021/S 129-341760

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)
N/A
University Road
Galway
IE
Contact person: Máire Hornibrook
Telephone: +353 91524411
E-mail: maire.hornibrook@nuigalway.ie
NUTS code:  IE042 -  West
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.nuigalway.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/414

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=192593&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=192593&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

Preclinical MRI ≥3T for the National University of Ireland, Galway
Reference number:  NUIG/CON1243/2020
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

33113000  -  Magnetic resonance imaging equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

This contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of a minimum 3T pre-clinical MRI to the National University of Ireland, Galway. The system must have optimal volume sensitivity for different rodent animal sizes and be combined with a gradient strength of 450mT/m or greater with various coil arrangements for each animal size with cardiac monitoring. The equipment must include a minimum warranty period of 2 years. Extended warranty options of 3 and 5 years will also be sought.
This project is funded through Science Foundation Ireland.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 950000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33111610  -  Magnetic resonance unit
33113100  -  Magnetic resonance scanners
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE042 -  West
Main site or place of performance:  
Galway
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of a minimum 3T pre-clinical MRI to the National University of Ireland, Galway. The system must have optimal volume sensitivity for different rodent animal sizes and be combined with a gradient strength of 450mT/m or greater with various coil arrangements for each animal size with cardiac monitoring. The equipment must include a minimum warranty period of 2 years. Extended warranty options of 3 and 5 years will also be sought.
This project is funded through Science Foundation Ireland.
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: 950000.00  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:  
A contract will initially be established for a period of 2 years. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract in line with extended warranty options, to a maximum term of 10 years.
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 : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  09/08/2021
Local time:  16:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  09/08/2021
Local time:  16:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

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

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Central Office of the High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE