Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Heriot-Watt University
Moyen House, Research Park North, Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton, Edinburgh
EH14 4AP
Contact
Richard Kinghorn
Telephone
+44 1314513704
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307
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
Purchase of Pump Modules, Associated Parts & Software
Reference number
HWU-UK-2425-116-00
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Purchase of Pump Modules, Associated Parts & Software for Research purposes.
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: 265,172.84 USD
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton Campus
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University requires to purchase from supplier-Chandler Engineering the following:
4 X 5000-series pump modules, 10,000 psi pressure transducer, 316 SST wetted parts, ambient temperature to 50°C, pump cylinder,controller, 3-way valve, Pump stand, Spare parts kit (piston seal and rupture disc), Associated plumbing with 1/8th Autoclave fittings, Standard flow rate, Software CD, manual, serial expander/isolator for connection of up to existing 4 dual-cylinder pump systems supplied previously by Chandler Engineering.
Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required.
The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.
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:
This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the University intends to contract with Chandler Engineering for the purchase of Pump Modules and Associated Parts and Software.
The University requires to purchase from supplier-Chandler Engineering the following:
4 X 5000-series pump modules, 10,000 psi pressure transducer, 316 SST wetted parts, ambient temperature to 50°C, pump cylinder,controller, 3-way valve, Pump stand, Spare parts kit (piston seal and rupture disc), Associated plumbing with 1/8th Autoclave fittings, Standard flow rate, Software CD, manual, serial expander/isolator for connection of up to existing 4 dual-cylinder pump systems supplied previously by Chandler Engineering.
Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required.
The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
HWU-UK-2425-129-00
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Chandler Engineering
2001 N Indianwood Avenue
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
74012
Telephone
+44 19186055987
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: 265,172.84 USD
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please Note: An Award has not been made for this requirement. The date included at V.2.1 of this notice refers to the date for the
publication of this Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice only. Heriot-Watt University will incorporate a standstill period at the point
information on the award of the contract is communicated to suppliers by means of this VEAT notice. The Standstill period will be for a
period of 10 calendar days
(SC Ref:791165)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom