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: Linda Maher

Telephone: +353 61233715

E-mail: linda.maher@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=152745&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=152745&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

LEE715C - WIT - Supply of an X-ray Diffraction Instrument

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

Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) is seeking to purchase an X-ray Diffraction Instrument to support research and industry engagement at the Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC) at WIT to include the following; A diffractometer cabinet (radiation enclosure), a diffractometer complete with associated X-ray source, optics bench, filters, goniometer, detector and other ancillary equipment as required. A sample chamber capable of controlling the temperature and humidity of the sample within a specified range. A computer containing the requisite operating system and software to run the instrument and analyse the resulting data. Packing, shipment, installation, warranty and training.
The XRD system should be flexible and allow for purchase of additional functionality (hardware and software) at a later date to keep up-to-date with developments in the field.

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33111000 - X-ray devices

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38434000 - Analysers

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Waterford Institute of Technology

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) is seeking to purchase an X-ray Diffraction Instrument to support research and industry engagement at the Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC) at WIT to include the following; A diffractometer cabinet (radiation enclosure), a diffractometer complete with associated X-ray source, optics bench, filters, goniometer, detector and other ancillary equipment as required. A sample chamber capable of controlling the temperature and humidity of the sample within a specified range. A computer containing the requisite operating system and software to run the instrument and analyse the resulting data. Packing, shipment, installation, warranty and training.
The XRD system should be flexible and allow for purchase of additional functionality (hardware and software) at a later date to keep up-to-date with developments in the field.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

Please note, the Education Procurement Service, on behalf of Public Sector Bodies, reserve the right to purchase up to an additional two (2) instruments, should such a need arise within twelve (12) months, commencing from the date of Award Notice.

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: Waterford Institute of Technology gratefully acknowledge infrastructure funding from Enterprise Ireland, the National Development Plan and the European Union.

II.2.14)

Additional information

All information relating to tenders is published on
www.etenders.gov.ie only

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)