Publication

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

IE 6609370 G

University of Limerick

Castletroy

Co.Limerick

IE

Contact person: Marissa Staunton

Telephone: +353 61234238

E-mail: marissa.staunton@ul.ie

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.educationprocurementservice.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87073

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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=147173&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=147173&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 and Installation of an Ultra-Low Noise Digital 3T MRI solution for Trinity College Dublin (TCD)

Reference number: LEE660C

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)

Short description

Tenders are sought for the Supply of Ultra Low Noise Digital 3T MRI for MRI of the brain and other body parts. A state-of-the-art MRI scanner is required by academic, clinical and industrial users across Ireland, and partners across Europe and the world. The future of neuro-imaging is in large-scale collaboration. To participate in H2020 and other consortia, a scanner capable of the international standard is essential. Several critical subject groups will only lay still for a limited period in the MRI scanner, high measurement sensitivity and patient comfort are necessary. To facilitate cutting-edge research, we would like a strong collaborative relationship with the manufacturer, including early access to new features and sequences from the manufacturer and from other research sites, particularly those studying the brain.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2500000.00 EUR

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33100000 - Medical equipments

33111610 - Magnetic resonance unit

33113100 - Magnetic resonance scanners

45215120 - Special medical building construction work

45215140 - Hospital facilities construction work

85150000 - Medical imaging services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Tenders are sought for the Supply of Ultra Low Noise Digital 3T MRI for MRI of the brain and other body parts. A state-of-the-art MRI scanner is required by academic, clinical and industrial users across Ireland, and partners across Europe and the world. The future of neuro-imaging is in large-scale collaboration. To participate in H2020 and other consortia, a scanner capable of the international standard is essential. Several critical subject groups will only lay still for a limited period in the MRI scanner, high measurement sensitivity and patient comfort are necessary. To facilitate cutting-edge research, we would like a strong collaborative relationship with the manufacturer, including early access to new features and sequences from the manufacturer and from other research sites, particularly those studying the brain.

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: 2500000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

option to renew on an annual basis for years 3,4 & 5

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: yes

Identification of the project: Science Foundation Ireland

II.2.14)

Additional information

All information relating to this tender is published on
www.etenders.gov.ie

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: Please see RFT document for further details.

III.1.2)