Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Contact
Sabrina Cox
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF14 - Nottingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Higher Education
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
1832/ITTO/SC MRI Passive Shield and RF Cabin
Reference number
1832/ITTO/SC MRI Passive Shield and RF Cabin
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Synopsis: This procurement relates to the establishment of a National Facility for Ultra High Field ("UHF") Magnetic Resonance Imaging ("MRI") to be located at the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre at the University of Nottingham. The tender is for the Passive Shielding and RF Cabin. Objectives: • To secure value for money goods and services for the UoN and UKRI;• To create an innovative and world leading national facility for ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging;• Establish a contract which agrees quality, price, delivery timescales, installation schedule, and aftermarket services accordance with UoN’s requirements; and• Eliminate risk of modern-day slavery within the supply chain.Estimated Value: The budget for this project (1832/ITT/SC) is around £2,000,000 including all import duty costs. As this project is focused on medical research the goods and installation are expected to qualify for Zero-VAT (UK Value Added Tax) rating. A Zero VAT Rated Certificate will be is
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Main site or place of performance
See Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
See Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
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two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
See Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
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three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
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Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
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three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
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Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
See Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
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
28 June 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
28 June 2024
Local time
1:00pm
Place
University of Nottingham
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The UoN is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) (the "PCRs") and its procurement activities are not subject to the PCRs. To that end, in participating in this process, Tenderers acknowledge and agree that the PCRs and/or any domestic/international rules concerning public procurement do not apply to this process. The UoN reserves the right to amend the tender documents at any time prior to the Tender submission date and time (including the provision of additional information for requirement clarification purposes). Where amendments / additions are significant, the UoN may at its discretion extend the deadline for Tender submission.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
The Strand
London
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The UoN is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) (the "PCRs") and its procurement activities are not subject to the PCRs. To that end, in participating in this process, Tenderers acknowledge and agree that the PCRs and/or any domestic/international rules concerning public procurement do not apply to this process. The UoN reserves the right to amend the tender documents at any time prior to the Tender submission date and time (including the provision of additional information for requirement clarification purposes). Where amendments / additions are significant, the UoN may at its discretion extend the deadline for Tender submission.