Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
BUILDING 85, HIGHFIELD CAMPUS,UNIVERSITY ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO171BJ
Contact
Jenna Scott
Telephone
+44 2380595000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ32 - Southampton
Companies House
RC000668
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
Cryogenic Pressure Vessels (DFX)
Reference number
2022UoS-0620
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The manufacture of four Cryogenic Pressure Vessels to be supplied to the University of Southampton. CE marking process to be compliant with the Pressure Equipment Directive ((PED)2014-68-EU). Packaged ready for international shipment. Delivery of first unit expected within 6 months of contract signing.
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: £450,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- CH - Switzerland
Main site or place of performance
CERN, Route de Meyrin 385,Reception Bld. 194, CH 1217, Geneva,Switzerland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is for manufacturing 4 units of specially designed cryostats (DFX) for the CERN High Luminosity upgrade. The manufacturing is build-to-design according to the full specification drawings technical specifications provided. The manufacturing consists of three stages: components, sub assemblies, general assembly and testing.
The cryostat is a Category-III pressure vessel to be manufactured, inspected, and qualified according to the relevant standards given in the specifications.
The assembled cryostat will be tested for (1) both pressure vessel requirements and CE marked and (2) vacuum requirements as specified. The manufacturing will not commence prior to acquiring all the relevant welding qualifications (WPQR) specified. The manufacturer should assign a dedicated project manager, and deploy the necessary level of Quality Assurance to fulfil the DFX specification.
Procurement Process:
This procurement process was conducted as an open procedure; consisting of an Invitation to Tender stage where tenderers were invited to submit formal tenders at this stage.
Contract Period:
The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 24 months - this will be the maximum contract period, including any potential extensions with the Contractor.
This will comprise of an initial contract period of 12 months for the provision of the goods including a 12 months warranty.
The contract will be effective on signing. The initial term of the warranty of 12 months will run from the date of acceptance of the equipment with extensions if so agreed by the University, running from the expiry of the initial contract period.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Mandatory Criteria / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Requirements / Weighting: 45%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Lead Time / Weighting: 25%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-033011
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2022UoS-0620
Title
Cryogenic Pressure Vessels (DFX)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 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
Puma Engineering and Construction Ltd
1 Manor Court, Barnes Wallis Road
Fareham
PO15 5TH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Companies House
4125743
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £450,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Southampton
Southampton
Country
United Kingdom