Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Swansea University
Procurement Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
UK
Telephone: +44 1792602779
E-mail: procurement@swansea.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL18
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.swansea.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345
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:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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
SU95(24) Payment Gateway and E-Store
Reference number: SU95(24)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72212217
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University has chosen to divide this tender exercise into the following sections:
Payment Gateway for authorisation through to the chosen merchant services provider for debit and credit card transactions via all payment channels. It is important that the needs of the University can be met while future proofing by giving the ability to improve the current range of payment types available.
Payment gateway should meet all the card scheme requirements for card payments and offer alternative payment methods. The solution should include reporting option, with the ability to cover payment optimisation and fraud protection options. The payment gateway should have the ability to connect to the merchant acquirer (Lloyds Cardnet) and the Payment Service Provider (Global Payments E-Commerce). It is also worth noting that the University currently uses Convera for accepting student payments.
E-Store for online sales from the chosen sale routes by the University. Giving the ability to connect to the merchant acquirer (Lloyds Cardnet) and Payment Service Provider (Global Payments E-Commerce). The E-Store will be used to make sales of various products including events and short courses
The full contract term shall be two years with possible extensions of a further two years (1+1), subject to performance and agreement between the parties.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
340 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48110000
48190000
48219100
48219400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University has chosen to divide this tender exercise into the following sections:
Payment Gateway for authorisation through to the chosen merchant services provider for debit and credit card transactions via all payment channels. It is important that the needs of the University can be met while future proofing by giving the ability to improve the current range of payment types available.
Payment gateway should meet all the card scheme requirements for card payments and offer alternative payment methods. The solution should include reporting option, with the ability to cover payment optimisation and fraud protection options. The payment gateway should have the ability to connect to the merchant acquirer (Lloyds Cardnet) and the Payment Service Provider (Global Payments E-Commerce). It is also worth noting that the University currently uses Convera for accepting student payments.
E-Store for online sales from the chosen sale routes by the University. Giving the ability to connect to the merchant acquirer (Lloyds Cardnet) and Payment Service Provider (Global Payments E-Commerce). The E-Store will be used to make sales of various products including events and short courses
The full contract term shall be two years with possible extensions of a further two years (1+1), subject to performance and agreement between the parties.
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:
340 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1+1
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about 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:
30/04/2024
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
30/04/2024
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140255
(WA Ref:140255)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/03/2024