Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
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
Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design
Reference number
AU21/61
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. This project requires the design and manufacture of a bespoke motorised patient positioning system, outer covers (for safety and cosmetic purposes) and a bore section that can hold a whole-body radio frequency coil and various electronic equipment such as light, microphone and others. All parts must be manufactured to a standard required for future clinical certification.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £208,446
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Motorized Patient Positioning System
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
AWARD NOTICE - Lot 2 comprises the support and mechanical elements of the motorised patient couch that are to actuate the tabletop included in Lot 1. It includes a support base, mechanical systems for vertical and horizontal positioning, an anchoring mechanism to attach the tabletop and the control electronics. The mechanical system must allow safe and precise positioning of the patient inside the magnet.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Performance and Technical Merit of Equipment / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Communication During Equipment Manufacture / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Documentation / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Ability To Service Equipment and Technical Support / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 30
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bore Section
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
AWARD NOTICE - Lot 1 comprises the section located inside the bore of the magnet, the tabletop of the patient couch and the control panel at the front of the scanner.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Performance and Technical Merit of Equipment / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Communication During Equipment Manufacture / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Documentation / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Ability To Service Equipment and Technical Support / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 30
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Outer Covers
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
AWARD NOTICE - Lot 3 comprises the outer covers required for safety, access to control panels, sensors support, cable support and aesthetics. The covers must be manufactured using materials and standards compatible with clinical usage and must be aesthetically pleasing.
Similar to Lot 1, the outer covers will need to provide mounting points for additional sensors located inside the cowling structure.
The outer cover will also have to accommodate cable trays located on both sides of the scanner to secure the various cooling pipes, electric power cables and other RF and signal cables that need to reach the scanner from the floor and ceiling.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Performance and Technical Merit of Equipment / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Communication During Equipment Manufacture / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Documentation / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Ability To Service Equipment and Technical Support / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 30
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-004999
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Bore Section
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 July 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wideblue Ltd
Polaroid Building, Vale of Leven Industrial Estate
DUMBARTON
G82 3PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £101,966
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Motorized Patient Positioning System
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 June 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Futura Composites BV
Marconistraat 40
Heerhugowaard
10704 RG
Country
Netherlands
NUTS code
- NL328 - Alkmaar en omgeving
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £56,900
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Outer Covers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 July 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 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
Wideblue Ltd
Polaroid Building, Vale of Leven Industrial Estate
DUMBARTON
G82 3PW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £49,580
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:700950)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
Country
United Kingdom