Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
BUILDING 85, HIGHFIELD CAMPUS,UNIVERSITY ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO171BJ
Contact
Jo Fotheringham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ - South East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/finance/services/contacting-procurement-and-purchasing.page
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
Multi-Collector ICP-MS Instrument for Isotope Analysis
Reference number
2020UoS-0149
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
This project is for the supply of a Multi-Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) for the Geochemistry Group of the University of Southampton based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. The instrument we seek will complement our existing instrument capabilities ( including Multi-Collector ICP-MS, Sector Magnet ICP-MS, Quadrupole and Triple-Quad ICP-MS). The primary requirement is for a MC-ICP-MS instrument that will provide accurate and precise boron isotope ratio analyses of carbonate materials (such asstony coral, foraminifera, calcite, carbonate pellets) via laser ablation. Specialised analyses of this type are a major research focus of our group and we have experienced and committed research staff who will support the analytical developments of this project. A secondary requirement is for this instrument to make accurate and precise measurements of isotope ratios of other elements (other than gases) in a wider range of materials via laser ablation and solution-based sample introduction systems. Sample types will include both natural materials(rocks and minerals, seawater, other natural waters, biological materials, etc.) and synthetic materials (nanoparticles, manufactured products, etc.).
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: £652,926
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This project is for the supply of a Multi-Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) for the Geochemistry Group of the University of Southampton based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. The instrument we seek will complement our existing instrument capabilities ( including Multi-Collector ICP-MS, Sector Magnet ICP-MS, Quadrupole and Triple-Quad ICP-MS). The primary requirement is for a MC-ICP-MS instrument that will provide accurate and precise boron isotope ratio analyses of carbonate materials (such asstony coral, foraminifera, calcite, carbonate pellets) via laser ablation. Specialised analyses of this type are a major research focus of our group and we have experienced and committed research staff who will support the analytical developments of this project. A secondary requirement is for this instrument to make accurate and precise measurements of isotope ratios of other elements (other than gases) in a wider range of materials via laser ablation and solution-based sample introduction systems. Sample types will include both natural materials(rocks and minerals, seawater, other natural waters, biological materials, etc.) and synthetic materials (nanoparticles, manufactured products, etc.). The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 1 year plus an optional year dependant on the warranty levels offered by tenderers in their Tender submission. There will be an optional 3 year extension for support and maintenance subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University. The Contract will be effective on signing.
The initial term of the warranty will run from the date of commissioning of the equipment at the University with extensions if agreed, running from the expiry of the initial contract period, if so agreed by the University. The Contract will be for a maximum of 5 years from the date of commissioning at the University.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Mandatory / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 75%
Price - Weighting: 25%
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-001248
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2020UoS-0149
Title
Multi-Collector ICP-MS Instrument for Isotope Analysis
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd t/a Thermo Fisher Scientific
1 Ashley Road,
Altrincham,Cheshire.
WA14 2DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £652,926
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Southampton
Highfield Campus
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Country
United Kingdom