ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 04/04/2022

Expire date: 10/05/2022

External Reference: 2022-291362

TED Reference: 2022/S 070-183383

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

University College Cork ( UCC )
N/A
6 Elderwood
Cork
College Rd
IE
Contact person: Wella Ziad
Telephone: +353 214903039
E-mail: w.ziad@ucc.ie
NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.ucc.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1198

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=210915&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=210915&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

Request for Tenders under Open (OJEU) Procedure for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Broad Ion Beam Milling System for SP&S for the Tyndall National Institute, UCC
Reference number:  UCC/2022/02
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

39300000  -  Miscellaneous equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Specialty Products & Services Group (SP&S) at Tyndall National Institute, UCC, fabricate a wide variety of Semiconductor devices, ranging from traditional Silicon microelectronics and Silicon MEMS to III-V photonic devices. In addition, SP&S provide an extensive array of analysis services in all types of electronic devices and packages to internal and external customers. The Electron Microscopy and Analysis Facility (EMAF) within SP&S utilise a wide range of SEM, TEM and FIB equipment as part of these analysis services. We wish to extend our capability in the area of sample preparation by purchasing a fully functional Broad Ion Beam (BIB) milling system with an ancillary mechanical polishing system which will allow us to bridge a sample cross-section preparation gap between our existing plasma FIB and mechanical methods
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 220000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38000000  -  Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
73110000  -  Research services
73111000  -  Research laboratory services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Main site or place of performance:  
Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Specialty Products & Services Group (SP&S) at Tyndall National Institute, UCC, fabricate a wide variety of Semiconductor devices, ranging from traditional Silicon microelectronics and Silicon MEMS to III-V photonic devices. In addition, SP&S provide an extensive array of analysis services in all types of electronic devices and packages to internal and external customers. The Electron Microscopy and Analysis Facility (EMAF) within SP&S utilise a wide range of SEM, TEM and FIB equipment as part of these analysis services. We wish to extend our capability in the area of sample preparation by purchasing a fully functional Broad Ion Beam (BIB) milling system with an ancillary mechanical polishing system which will allow us to bridge a sample cross-section preparation gap between our existing plasma FIB and mechanical methods
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Technical Merit of Offering  /  Weighting:  30%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Technical Support & Maintenance  /  Weighting:  15%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Energy & Environmental Requirement  /  Weighting:  10%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Strategic Agreement  /  Weighting:  5%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Sample Assessment  /  Weighting:  10%
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Ultimate Cost  /  Weighting:  30%
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 220000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
RFT allows for additional components to be purchased at a later date subject to budget availability and research needs.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: SFI
II.2.14)

Additional information

Refer to RFT

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:  As stated in procurement documents
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

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

As per RFT
III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing 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:  10/05/2022
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 24  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  10/05/2022
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

Irish High Court
Dublin
IE