Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
Telephone
+44 1443848585
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Purchase of Tandem Mass Spectrometer (TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+) and Associated Maintenance
Reference number
CAV-STA (20-21) 145
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Cardiff & Value UHB are looking to purchase a TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+ from AB Sciex, the value is inclusive of 3 years maintenance post 12 months warranty.
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: £324,573.23
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
University Hospital of Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cardiff & Vale UHB intends to purchase a TRIPLE QTRAP 6500+ system to improve and increase the performance of a multitude of assays including plasma/ urine metadrenalines and 17-hydroxy Progesterone in serum, saliva and bloodspots, unattended autosampling and continuous running of samples in a 24 hour period. This equipment will be compatible with existing AB Sciex platforms. The purchase will include associated maintenance service plan.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
There is a requirement for a triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer fitted with an interchangeable ionisation source. It must have a liquid chromatography unit with an automated sample introduction. The instrument must be able to perform a multitude of assays including plasma/ urine metadrenalines and 17-hydroxy Progesterone in serum, saliva and bloodspots. Unattended autosampling and continuous running of samples in a 24 hour period should be possible. A computer system should be supplied capable of running the tandem mass spectrometer and sampling system, as well as analysing the mass spectral data to produce results in a reportable format.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-003093
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CAV-STA (20-21) 145
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 March 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AB Sciex UK Limited (operating as SCIEX)
Phoenix House, Lakeside Drive, Centre Park, Warrington
Cheshire
WA11RX
Telephone
+44 1925236042
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £324,573.23
Total value of the contract/lot: £324,573.23
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:108629)
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
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board will allow a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period between notifying the market of the award decision and awarding the contract.