ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 05/05/2023

Expire date: 13/06/2023

External Reference: 2023-220290

TED Reference: 2023/S 090-279620

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: Mary Ryan
Telephone: +353 214903514
E-mail: mryan@ucc.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
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=241753&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=241753&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

Supply, Delivery, Installation & Commissioning of a of 320 GHz Vector Network Analyser (VNA) system for Tyndall National Institute, UCC
Reference number:  UCC-2023-08
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

The Wireless Communications Laboratory, through its Future RF Laboratory, is seeking to acquire a Vector Network Analyser (VNA) system for swept frequency measurements (up to 320 GHz – upgradeable to THz), to enable the group to carry out research and development in the area of the cutting-edge, AI-defined mm-wave/THz radio front-ends. More specifically, the VNA will enable test and measurement capabilities required for RF/mm-wave components, such as passive components (filters, antennas, antenna arrays), active components (switches, phase shifters, attenuators) and other bespoke RF/mm-wave devices and components, such as complete RF/mm-wave front-ends. In addition, the requested VNA, will provide a nationally significant boost in the range of research activities that could be undertaken in the wireless communications domain, and will, ultimately, increase the level and type of collaborations that could be undertaken, both with academic and industrial collaborators.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 713000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30200000  -  Computer equipment and supplies
30230000  -  Computer-related equipment
30236000  -  Miscellaneous computer equipment
31644000  -  Miscellaneous data recorders
31700000  -  Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
31710000  -  Electronic equipment
32260000  -  Data-transmission equipment
32570000  -  Communications equipment
32580000  -  Data equipment
32582000  -  Data carriers
35710000  -  Command, control, communication and computer systems
38300000  -  Measuring instruments
38424000  -  Measuring and control equipment
38500000  -  Checking and testing apparatus
38600000  -  Optical instruments
39300000  -  Miscellaneous equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Wireless Communications Laboratory, through its Future RF Laboratory, is seeking to acquire a Vector Network Analyser (VNA) system for swept frequency measurements (up to 320 GHz – upgradeable to THz), to enable the group to carry out research and development in the area of the cutting-edge, AI-defined mm-wave/THz radio front-ends. More specifically, the VNA will enable test and measurement capabilities required for RF/mm-wave components, such as passive components (filters, antennas, antenna arrays), active components (switches, phase shifters, attenuators) and other bespoke RF/mm-wave devices and components, such as complete RF/mm-wave front-ends. In addition, the requested VNA, will provide a nationally significant boost in the range of research activities that could be undertaken in the wireless communications domain, and will, ultimately, increase the level and type of collaborations that could be undertaken, both with academic and industrial collaborators.
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: 713000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 15/06/2023  /  End: 14/06/2026
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:
See Tender Documents
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: This is funded by Science Foundation Ireland which may involve some European funding.

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:  Refer to RFT
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

Refer to RFT

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:  06/06/2023
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 : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  06/06/2023
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Dublin
IE