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Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 24/11/2022

External Reference: 2022-262238

TED Reference: 2022/S 230-662500

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

University of Limerick
N/A
Castletroy
Limerick
Limerick
IE
Contact person: Joe Downey
Telephone: +353 61203713
E-mail: joe.downey@ul.ie
Fax: +353 61233713
NUTS code:  IE051 -  Mid-West
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.ul.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1124

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

Supply of Glovebox system to Bernal Institute University of Limerick
Reference number:  UL0764
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

33124100  -  Diagnostic devices
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Current Glovebox infrastructure to be added to a by a bespoke system adding a complete R+D lab scale battery production set up. This will allow production of Coin cell, Pouch manufacture and Testing under a O2 and Humidity controlled atmosphere with Localised Nitrogen removal.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  300000.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33124110  -  Diagnostic systems
38000000  -  Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
73111000  -  Research laboratory services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE051 -  Mid-West
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Current Glovebox infrastructure to be added to a by a bespoke system adding a complete R+D lab scale battery production set up. This will allow production of Coin cell, Pouch manufacture and Testing under a O2 and Humidity controlled atmosphere with Localised Nitrogen removal.
We have an area of up to 18 meters available for the installation
The proposed design is to include Box 1 (6 Port- 2+4 including evaporator) (Box 2- 6 port) (Box 3- 6 port) (Box 4 -6 port). (Other options e.g., 5 boxes with one 6 port and four 4 ports can also be considered although 4- 6 port is preferred)
Note: preferred option is for a 6- port work area a 2-port box and a 4 -port box joined is acceptable. Joining of two three port boxes will be considered a negative.
Upon arrival and assembly in University of Limerick prior to commissioning ancillary equipment installation in glovebox system. Shall occur. Eg Slitting machine, Coin cell crimper, Electrode Screen Printer, Electrode Roller, Ultrasonic Welder.
All necessary Paperwork for the Normal usage and detailed information regarding Servicing schedules and cost, consumable parts needed day to day and guarantee of availability of same for a 10-year minimum.
The vendor should provide a list of solvents compatible with the system being quoted for as well as a list of solvents that the moisture and oxygen sensors are not compatible with should also be given.
All boxes can be used independently and controlled independently via Touch Screen System interface with the ability to transfer, via the large antechamber which will be connected from one box to another, materials under gas atmosphere
The entire GloveBox System is to be to the Required European CE mark grade with Certification proving system is completely to same CE grade.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality/Technical Merit  /  Weighting:  35%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Evaporator  /  Weighting:  5%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Nitrogen Removal System  /  Weighting:  5%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Environmental concerns and sustainability  /  Weighting:  5%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Technical Support  /  Weighting:  5%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Leadtime & Delivery  /  Weighting:  5%
Price  -  Weighting:  35%
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 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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2022/S 155-440922

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Supply of Glovebox system to Bernal Institute University of Limerick

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

12/10/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  2
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  0
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Vigor Gas Purification Technologies (Europe) GmbH
DE 332287034
5 Jahnstrasse
Marktheidenfeld
97828
DE
E-mail: damian.mulligan@vigorgb.com
NUTS code:  DE -  DEUTSCHLAND
Internet address: http://www.vigorgb.com

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  300000.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Irish High Court
Dublin
IE