Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Robert Gordon University
Central Services Building, Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7FY
Telephone
+44 1224262000
Fax
+44 1224262660
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00399
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Drop Tower System
Reference number
007/23/HG
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
- 50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus
- 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
RGU is required to purchase one universal testing machine (Drop Tower System) for impact testing within the School of Engineering. It is seen as key piece of equipment to support teaching and research at the University.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
5
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2024/S 000-002298
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
007/23/HG
Title
Drop Tower System
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
23 January 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
DWE Scientific Ltd
Unit 5, Falcon Way
Brackley
NN13 6PZ
Telephone
+44 7495057634
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £111,426
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:756862)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sherriff Court
53 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Aberdeen Sherriff Court
53 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Aberdeen Sherriff Court
53 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BB
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
Purchase of Drop Tower System
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
5
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£111,426
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
DWE Scientific Ltd
Unit 5, Falcon Way
Brackley
NN13 6PZ
Telephone
+44 7495057634
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
Awarded incorrectly, error made during price evaluation.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
Awarded incorrectly, error made during price evaluation.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £116,252
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £111,426