Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
HIGHFIELD CAMPUS,UNIVERSITY ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO171BJ
Contact
Morgan Hughes
Telephone
+44 2380595000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ32 - Southampton
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10007185
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
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
250kN Servo-Hydraulic Test Machine
Reference number
2023UoS-1140
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38542000 - Servo-hydraulic test apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Testing and Structures Research Laboratory (TSRL) has a number of 100kN test frames and a larger 630kN frame. Recent strategic research directions have meant that we require samples that need more force than 100kN but are dimensionally too small to fit in the 630kN machine. Subsequently, the University requires a new Servo-Hydraulic Test Machine with load capacity of approximately 250kN to complement our existing capabilities and fill in the gap between our existing machines.
The TSRL has capacity within its existing hydraulic infrastructure to include this additional machine in terms of hydraulic flow and available outlets of the existing 210bar ring main. The scope of this procurement is to provide, install and commission a 250kN test machine with a t-slotted (or equivalent base) alongside an appropriate load cell, hydraulic grips, control system and associated software and hardware interfaces. The system will be used for both static and dynamic testing and thus must be fatigue rated for large numbers of cycles.
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: £140,060
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ32 - Southampton
Main site or place of performance
Southampton, Hampshire, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Testing and Structures Research Laboratory (TSRL) has a number of 100kN test frames and a larger 630kN frame. Recent strategic research directions have meant that we require samples that need more force than 100kN but are dimensionally too small to fit in the 630kN machine. Subsequently, the University requires a new Servo-Hydraulic Test Machine with load capacity of approximately 250kN to complement our existing capabilities and fill in the gap between our existing machines.
The TSRL has capacity within its existing hydraulic infrastructure to include this additional machine in terms of hydraulic flow and available outlets of the existing 210bar ring main. The scope of this procurement is to provide, install and commission a 250kN test machine with a t-slotted (or equivalent base) alongside an appropriate load cell, hydraulic grips, control system and associated software and hardware interfaces. The system will be used for both static and dynamic testing and thus must be fatigue rated for large numbers of cycles.
Procurement Process
This procurement process was conducted as an Open procedure consisting of an Invitation to Tender stage only.
Contract Period:
The University entered into a contract for one year and six months with the awarded supplier, consisting of a six month delivery lead time and a one year warranty period to commence upon delivery and acceptance of the goods.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Mandatory Technical Requirements / Weighting: Pass / Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Name: Highly Desirable Technical Requirements / Weighting: Overall Weighting 52.50%
Quality criterion - Name: Highly Desirable Technical - Section 1 - Machine and Hardware Requirements / Weighting: 5.00%
Quality criterion - Name: Highly Desirable Technical - Section 2 - Control System and Software Requirements / Weighting: 23.00%
Quality criterion - Name: Highly Desirable Technical - Section 3 - Installation Requirements / Weighting: 4.00%
Quality criterion - Name: Highly Desirable Technical - Section 4 - Service, Maintenance and Warranty Requirements / Weighting: 11.00%
Quality criterion - Name: Highly Desirable Technical - Section 5 - Moving Plan Requirements / Weighting: 5.00%
Quality criterion - Name: Highly Desirable Technical - Section 6 - Delivery Requirements / Weighting: 1.50%
Quality criterion - Name: Highly Desirable Technical - Section 7 - Training Requirements / Weighting: 3.00%
Quality criterion - Name: Desirable Technical Requirements / Weighting: Overall Weighting 17.50%
Quality criterion - Name: Desirable Technical - Section 1 - Machine and Hardware / Weighting: 2.00%
Quality criterion - Name: Desirable Technical - Section 2 - Control System and Software / Weighting: 11.50%
Quality criterion - Name: Desirable Technical - Section 8 - Added Value / Weighting: 4.00%
Price - Weighting: 30.00%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This contract was NOT suitable for splitting into Lots. This is the purchase of a single piece of equipment therefore dividing the requirement into Lots would undermine proper execution of the Contract and would not be possible from a technical perspective.
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: 2024/S 000-003365
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Instron
Saxon House, 2-4 Victoria Street
Windsor
SL4 1EN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Companies House
559693
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £140,060
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Southampton
Highfield Campus, University Road
Southampton
SO171BJ
Country
United Kingdom