Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Swansea University
Procurement - VC's Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Contact
James Thomas
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL18 - Swansea
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.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 above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
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
Supply of Multicomponent Next Generation Semiconductor Materials and Device Fabrication Cluster Tool Set (McCTS)
Reference number
SU109(21)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31712330 - Semiconductors
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Tender Specification is for the supply, installation, end-user training and ongoing support of a Multicomponent Next Generation Semiconductor Materials and Device Fabrication Cluster Tool Set. The equipment will have two main components as set out in the detailed specification requirements (namely CT1 and CT2) which are funded from two independent sources, namely: i) the Welsh Government’s Sêr Cymru II Infrastructure Accelerator Award Program; and ii) the EPSRC Core Equipment Grant Program with an internal Swansea University leveraged investment sourced from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales HERC Program.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31712330 - Semiconductors
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
The Goods will be delivered to the University’s Premises at the Bay Campus and / or Singleton Campus.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Tender Specification is for the supply, installation, end-user training and ongoing support of a Multicomponent Next Generation Semiconductor Materials and Device Fabrication Cluster Tool Set. The equipment will have two main components as set out in the detailed specification requirements (namely CT1 and CT2) which are funded from two independent sources, namely: i) the Welsh Government’s Sêr Cymru II Infrastructure Accelerator Award Program; and ii) the EPSRC Core Equipment Grant Program with an internal Swansea University leveraged investment sourced from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales HERC Program.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Welsh Government’s Sêr Cymru II Infrastructure Accelerator Award Program
two.2.14) Additional information
Funding for this procurement has been sourced from two independent sources, namely:
i) the Welsh Government’s Sêr Cymru II Infrastructure Accelerator Award Program; and
ii) the EPSRC Core Equipment Grant Program with an internal Swansea University leveraged investment sourced from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales HERC Program.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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
12 March 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.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)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 March 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered,
registration will be required.
To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_85813 within the appropriate area
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on
Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=107759
(WA Ref:107759)
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=107996
(WA Ref:107996)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom