Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Newcastle University
Newcastle University, Procurement Services, Kingsgate
Newcastle
NE1 7RU
Contact
Mr Dave Anderson
Telephone
+44 1912085360
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC22 - Tyneside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
(NU/1831) Supply of an AFM with PFM
Reference number
DN651596
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38510000 - Microscopes
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Biomedical Engineering research hub in the School of Engineering, as well as other research groups in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering and Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University, require AFM with PFM capabilities capabilities to support a wide range of research activities related to Medical Technologies.
Therefore, we are looking to purchase an AFM-PFM equipment that will enable us to nano-characterise new biomaterials and technologies for tissue engineering, analysis cell-cell and cell-materials interface in dry and wet/liquid state (e.g. property measurements of hydrogels, cells and tissues) and explore new healthcare research frontiers on the nanoscale. This purchase is being funded by the Wolfson Foundation.
The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance.
Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545
The contract reference is NU/1830
The deadline for expressing an interest in this tender is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 16:00 hours GMT
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Biomedical Engineering research hub in the School of Engineering, as well as other research groups in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering and Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University, require AFM with PFM capabilities capabilities to support a wide range of research activities related to Medical Technologies.
Therefore, we are looking to purchase an AFM-PFM equipment that will enable us to nano-characterise new biomaterials and technologies for tissue engineering, analysis cell-cell and cell-materials interface in dry and wet/liquid state (e.g. property measurements of hydrogels, cells and tissues) and explore new healthcare research frontiers on the nanoscale. This purchase is being funded by the Wolfson Foundation.
The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance.
Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545
The contract reference is NU/1830
The deadline for expressing an interest in this tender is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 16:00 hours GMT
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
5
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545
The contract reference is NU/1830
The deadline for expressing an interest in this tender is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 16:00 hours GMT
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 February 2023
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 February 2023
Local time
2:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The University will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the
contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the
award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days,
provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the
contract is entered into.
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102) provide for aggrieved parties who
have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High
Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) within 30 days of knowledge or constructive
knowledge of breach