Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Finance Office, Neuadd Reichel, Ffriddoedd Road
Bangor
LL57 2TR
UK
Telephone: +44 1248388675
E-mail: n.h.day@bangor.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL12
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.bangor.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
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 of Bioreactors
Reference number: BU182024
II.1.2) Main CPV code
38434500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The aim of the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology+ project is to support the transformation of the North Wales regional economy by developing a state of the art microbial culture scale up facility. This project will explore the use of biological processes as low carbon alternatives to products and industrial manufacturing processes.
Bangor University is looking to purchase 1 large bioreactor with steam generator and 2 smaller bioreactors.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 2 lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lot 1 and Lot 2.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Large Bioreactor with Steam Generator
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38434500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL12
Main site or place of performance:
Henfaes Farm, Abergwyngregyn.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bioreactor for cultivation of e.coli combined with integral steamer unit and chiller unit.
Total volume of 300L with working volume capacity of between 35L and 200L.
Further details available within the specification document
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Instrumentation Hardware and Software
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Technical Support, Resources and Warranty
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Added Value and Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Community Benefits / Social Value
/ Weighting: 15%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
Description of options:
Bangor University reserves the right to purchase associated consumables and/or additional services (e.g. warranties, maintenance agreements) at a later date.
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
Small Bioreactors
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38434500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL12
Main site or place of performance:
Henfaes, Abergwyngregyn
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
1L to 3L Total Volume with a min/max working volume 200 ml to 2L. for Batch, Fed-Batch, Perfusion and Continuous cultivation
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Instrumentation Hardware and Software
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Technical Support, Resources and Warranty
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Added Value and Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Community Benefits / Social Value
/ Weighting: 15%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
Description of options:
Bangor University reserves the right to purchase associated consumables and/or additional services (e.g. warranties, maintenance agreements) at a later date.
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:
05/12/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
05/12/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
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=145758
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Bidders will be required to respond to selected Social Value Themes, Outcomes and Measures. Further details are provided within the tender documents.
(WA Ref:145758)
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
04/11/2024