Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Durham University
Procurement Service, Mountjoy Centre, Stockton Road
DURHAM
DH13LE
Contact
Rachael Devlin
Telephone
+44 1913344541
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC14 - Durham CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
Hyperspectral Imaging Systems
Reference number
ITT21-025
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University is looking at purchasing two Hyperspectral Imaging Systems to be used in the Chemistry Department and the Library. This requirement will be split over 2 lots as detailed
Lot 1 - Hyperspectral Imaging System - Chemistry
Lot 2 - Hyperspectral Imaging System - Library
Please Note: The purchase of Lot 2 is subject to the award of the funding.
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two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hyperspectral Imaging System - Chemistry
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38600000 - Optical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC14 - Durham CC
Main site or place of performance
Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University has a requirement to purchase a Hyperspectral imaging system for use by Department of Chemistry, the instrument will be used to acquire hyperspectral images of objects in the NIR/SWIRspectral region.
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two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
26 October 2021
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hyperspectral Imaging System - Library
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38600000 - Optical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC14 - Durham CC
Main site or place of performance
Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is looking to purchase a Hyperspectral Imaging system which will be used to acquire hyperspectral images of heritage objects in the vis/NIR/SWIR spectral region. The system should have a spectral range of400 - 2500 nm, and data sets obtained from the system(s) will be processed toprovide 'chemical images' of the objects under study.
To express an interest please go to:
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £210,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
26 October 2021
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
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.1.8) 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
23 September 2021
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 September 2021
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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
University of Durham
University Office, Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 £LE
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
This authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. The communication will be in the form of a letter which will be issued electronically. The letter will provide a full debrief and contact details should a tenderer wish to appeal
the decision. The timescale for appeals will be detailed in the letter. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the
High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly (generally within 3 months).Where a contract has not been entered into the court may order the settling aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the court may only award damages.