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02 Contract Notice

Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine

  • First published: 04 October 2024
  • Last modified: 04 October 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-144986
Published by:
Natural Resources Wales
Authority ID:
AA0110
Publication date:
04 October 2024
Deadline date:
03 October 2024
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

Natural Resources Wales Analytical Services (NRWAS) are looking purchase one Particle Size Analyser & one Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices including waters (freshwater, groundwater, treated effluents) soils, sediments, passive sampler extracts and associated materials after appropriate extraction and pre-treatment. NRW are looking to purchase these machines with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability. CPV: 38430000, 38430000, 38430000.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Natural Resources Wales

Welsh Government Offices, Cathays Park, King Edward VII Avenue

Cardiff

CF10 3NQ

UK

Contact person: Alex Jennings

Telephone: +44 3000653000

E-mail: alexander.jennings@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine

Reference number: 111858

II.1.2) Main CPV code

38430000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Natural Resources Wales Analytical Services (NRWAS) are looking purchase one Particle Size Analyser & one Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices including waters (freshwater, groundwater, treated effluents) soils, sediments, passive sampler extracts and associated materials after appropriate extraction and pre-treatment. NRW are looking to purchase these machines with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 270 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Particle Size Analyser

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38430000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL18


Main site or place of performance:

NRW Analytical Services (NRWAS), 2nd Floor, Faraday Tower, Swansea University, Singleton, SA2 8PP

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NRWAS are looking to purchase a Particle size analyser. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices such as sediments, soils, sand and associated materials. The samples will be analysed for a wide range of band sizes to comply with our environmental directives.

We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

The Analyser must be able to measure the band sizes for the range1000um to <0.977 measured at 0.5 Phi intervals.

The Analyser must be able to analyse for the following determinants:-

- Kurtosis

- Particle Diameter mean D(4,3) mm

- Particle Diameter median D(v,0.5) mm

- Graphic Skewness

- Sorting Coefficient

- Inclusive Mean

- Inclusive Kurtosis

The required limit of detection for the analyser is:-

- Minimum fraction - 0.02 µm

- Minimum % volume- 0.0%

- Minimum % phi – 0.0%

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Software demo / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion: Quality of results - Sample A / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion: Quality of results - Sample B / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion: Quality of results - Sample C / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Price for Equipment / Weighting: 80

Cost criterion: Price for Service Contract costs / Weighting: 20

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:

Following the initial 1 year warranty, then 4 years of service and maintenance contract. If agreed with the supplier, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

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

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Auto-Titrator Alkalinity and Fluoride Analyser

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38430000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL18


Main site or place of performance:

NRW Analytical Services (NRWAS), 2nd Floor, Faraday Tower, Swansea University, Singleton, SA2 8PP

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NRWAS are looking for an auto-titrator instrument that can auto-titrate and analyse for Alkalinity and Fluoride. The equipment must have a robotic sampling system and have to ability to auto-titrate, analyse for Alkalinity and Fluoride, and produce analytical data reports.

We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

The equipment will be used for analysing a range of aqueous matrices such as fresh water, treated effluent, Trade to control and acid rain water. The samples will be analysed independently for Alkalinity and Fluoride to comply with the Water Framework directives, environmental directives and pollution response.

The required specification for the analysis are:-

Alkalinity

Instrument should have the capability to analyse for the following matrices:-

- Surface River Water.

- Ground Water

- Treated Sewage Effluent

- Trade to Control Waters

- Acid rain.

Required limit of detection for the instrument:-

<5mg/l CaCO3 or better (Alkalinity)

<-5mg/l CaCO3 or better (Grans Plot Alkalinity).

Required range of analysis of the instrument :-

5mg/l – 250 mg/l (Alkalinity)

-5mg/l – 250 mg/l (Grans Plot Alkalinity)

N.B The instrument will need the ability to extend the ranges quoted above.

Fluoride

Instrument should have the capability to analyse for the following matrices:-

- Surface River Water

- Ground Water

- Treated Sewage Effluent

- Trade to Control Waters.

Required limit of detection for the instrument:-

<0.05 mg/l or better.

Required range of analysis of the instrument :-

0.05mg/l – 1mg/l

N.B The instrument will need the ability to extend the ranges quoted above.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Software demo / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Instrument Detection Limits / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Repeatability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Accuracy / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Matrix Interfence carry-over / Weighting: 20

Cost criterion: Price for Equipment / Weighting: 80

Cost criterion: Price for Service Contract costs / Weighting: 20

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:

Following the initial 1 year warranty, then 4 years of service and maintenance contract. If agreed with the supplier, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2024/S 000-024645

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 04/11/2024

Local time: 17:00

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

Tender must be valid until: 10/02/2025

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 05/11/2024

Local time: 12:00

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=144986

(WA Ref:144986)

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

04/10/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Delivery locations

ID Description
1018 Swansea

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
04 October 2024
Deadline date:
03 October 2024 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
Natural Resources Wales
Publication date:
04 October 2024
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Incomplete Procedure
Authority name:
Natural Resources Wales

About the buyer

Main contact:
alexander.jennings@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
04/10/2024 14:49
Notice Cancelled
This notice has been cancelled. The original deadline date of 04/11/2024 is no longer applicable.

Issue with publishing the ITT on the E-Tender Wales Site. Will reissue today (04/10/24) with amended ITT number.

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