ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 31/03/2022

Expire date: 03/05/2022

External Reference: 2022-276756

TED Reference: 2022/S 067-176437

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=210678&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=210678&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

Proprietary Consumables and Maintenance Contracts for Leica Bond III Autostainer
Reference number:  NUIG/CON1390/2021
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

33124130  -  Diagnostic supplies
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The purpose of this competition is to establish contracts to support an existing Leica Bond III Autostainer located in the Department of Physiology, NUI Galway, which is used for SFI funded research projects already underway. Requirements have been divided into two Lots:
Lot 1: Supply of Proprietary Consumables and Accessories
Lot 2: Maintenance and Support Contract
A contract will be awarded for each Lot. Tenderers may apply for one or both Lots.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 300000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of Proprietary Consumables for Leica Bond III Autostainer
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33124130  -  Diagnostic supplies
33141625  -  Diagnostic kits
33694000  -  Diagnostic agents
33696500  -  Laboratory reagents
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

NUI Galway requires proprietary consumables for use with the Leica Bond III Autostainer machine. Consumables offered MUST be genuine OEM certified.
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: 255000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The contracts will initially be established for a period of three (3) years. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contracts for a further period of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of three (3) such extensions, bringing the total contract term to a maximum of six (6) years, subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Maintenance and Support Contract for Leica Bond III Autostainer
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

50000000  -  Repair and maintenance services
50400000  -  Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
50410000  -  Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

NUI Galway requires a comprehensive Maintenance and Support Contract for its existing Leica Bond III Autostainer. Tenderers must be certified to undertake servicing and repairs of the specified equipment. All maintenance and repair work must be carried out to manufacturer’s standards.
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: 45000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The contracts will initially be established for a period of three (3) years. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contracts for a further period of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of three (3) such extensions, bringing the total contract term to a maximum of six (6) years, subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
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:  03/05/2022
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:  03/05/2022
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 ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)

Additional information

Full details of requirements are available in the suite of tender documentation which is available for downloading from www.etenders.gov.ie.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Central Office of the High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE