Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Bristol
4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane
Bristol
BS1 5DS
Telephone
+44 01179289000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html#_ga=2.8561907.756953724.1509612864-765348959.1498832875
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html#_ga=2.8561907.756953724.1509612864-765348959.1498832875
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html#_ga=2.8561907.756953724.1509612864-765348959.1498832875
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
Cold Storage Contract
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
The University of Bristol conducts a broad range of research requiring cold storage and we currently have a wide range of fridges and freezers on site. There are a wide range of sizes and manufacturers and to ensure ongoing research efficiency, the University is looking to re-tender a long-term agreement to supply our researchers with the best performing and sustainable cold storage solutions. The requirement is divided in to 5 Lots:
Lot 1 ULT Cascade
Lot 2 ULT Dual Compressor
Lot 3 Fridge Freezers
Lot 4 -20 Freezers
Lot 5 + 4 Fridges
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 1 ULT Cascade, Lot 2 ULT Dual Compressor, Lot 3 Fridge Freezers, Lot 4 -20 Freezers, Lot 5 + 4 F
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
University of Bristol
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Bristol conducts a broad range of research requiring cold storage and we currently have a wide range of fridges and freezers on site. There are a wide range of sizes and manufacturers and to ensure ongoing research efficiency, the University is looking to re-tender a long-term agreement to supply our researchers with the best performing and sustainable cold storage solutions.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 85
Quality criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 15
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2024
End date
30 September 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 10
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
14 June 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
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
14 June 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 years
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom