Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Swansea University
Procurement Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Telephone
+44 1792602779
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL18 - Swansea
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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
SU95(24) Payment Gateway and E-Store
Reference number
SU95(24)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72212217 - Transaction-processing software development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University has chosen to divide this tender exercise into the following sections:
Payment Gateway for authorisation through to the chosen merchant services provider for debit and credit card transactions via all payment channels. It is important that the needs of the University can be met while future proofing by giving the ability to improve the current range of payment types available.
Payment gateway should meet all the card scheme requirements for card payments and offer alternative payment methods. The solution should include reporting option, with the ability to cover payment optimisation and fraud protection options. The payment gateway should have the ability to connect to the merchant acquirer (Lloyds Cardnet) and the Payment Service Provider (Global Payments E-Commerce). It is also worth noting that the University currently uses Convera for accepting student payments.
E-Store for online sales from the chosen sale routes by the University. Giving the ability to connect to the merchant acquirer (Lloyds Cardnet) and Payment Service Provider (Global Payments E-Commerce). The E-Store will be used to make sales of various products including events and short courses
The full contract term shall be two years with possible extensions of a further two years (1+1), subject to performance and agreement between the parties.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £340,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48219100 - Gateway software package
- 48219400 - Transaction server software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University has chosen to divide this tender exercise into the following sections:
Payment Gateway for authorisation through to the chosen merchant services provider for debit and credit card transactions via all payment channels. It is important that the needs of the University can be met while future proofing by giving the ability to improve the current range of payment types available.
Payment gateway should meet all the card scheme requirements for card payments and offer alternative payment methods. The solution should include reporting option, with the ability to cover payment optimisation and fraud protection options. The payment gateway should have the ability to connect to the merchant acquirer (Lloyds Cardnet) and the Payment Service Provider (Global Payments E-Commerce). It is also worth noting that the University currently uses Convera for accepting student payments.
E-Store for online sales from the chosen sale routes by the University. Giving the ability to connect to the merchant acquirer (Lloyds Cardnet) and Payment Service Provider (Global Payments E-Commerce). The E-Store will be used to make sales of various products including events and short courses
The full contract term shall be two years with possible extensions of a further two years (1+1), subject to performance and agreement between the parties.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £340,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1+1
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 April 2024
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 April 2024
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140255
(WA Ref:140255)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
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