Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Norwich Research Park, Earlham Road
NORWICH
NR4 7TJ
Contact
Karen Gallant
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Companies House
RC000651
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
PURCON 1067 Methane Isotope Analyser
Reference number
PURCON 1067
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
We are looking for a methane isotope analyser capable of making high-precision measurements of δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane in atmospheric air.
To meet our scientific needs, you must be able to demonstrate that the instrument can;
Make continuous measurements (1-minute) of δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document.
Measure discrete samples (i.e. flask samples) for δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document.
Be operated in both laboratory and field settings without compromising the specified performance.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £215,250
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Main site or place of performance
University of East Anglia
Norwich Research Park
Earlham Road
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking for a methane isotope analyser capable of making high-precision measurements of δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane in atmospheric air.
To meet our scientific needs, you must be able to demonstrate that the instrument can;
Make continuous measurements (1-minute) of δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document.
Measure discrete samples (i.e. flask samples) for δ(13C) and δ(D) in methane to the required precisions defined in the supplier response document.
Be operated in both laboratory and field settings without compromising the specified performance.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Contract is initially 2 years for extended warranty with 1 x 1 year optional extended warranty at the discretion of the contracting authority,
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-036111
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 January 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aerodyn Research, Inc
45 Manning Road
Billerica
MA 01821
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
Aerodyn Research, Inc - USA
US number: Tax ID 04-2417226
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £215,250
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of East Anglia
Norwich Research Park, Earlham Road
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The University has incorporated a minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period at the point the information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers. No appeal regarding the award of contract was received during the standstill period.
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take action in the High Court. Any such action must be brought promptly and within the limitation period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.