- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. A mass spectrometry imaging system incorporating a matrix assisted laser desorption ionisation source, an electrospray source3 and nhplc/uplc system(s)
- Lot 2. A High-Resolution Benchtop Micro Computerised Tomography (micro-CT) scanner
- Lot 3. An Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) - Raman Spectrometer
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus,Howard Street
SHEFFIELD
S11WB
Contact
Procurement Team
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 1142253431
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
1920-59-RIS-LW ERDF Funded - ITT FOR a Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) imaging Mass Spectrometer, micro Computerised Tomography (micro CT) scanner and Atomic Force Microscopy-Ra
Reference number
1920-59-RIS-LW
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded substantial funding by the European Regional Development Fund to create the Sheffield Testing Imaging and Characterisation Centre. As part of this funding instrumentation for Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI-MSI) (Lot 1), High Resolution Benchtop Micro Computerised Tomography (Lot 2) and Atomic Force Microscopy-Raman (AFM-Raman) Spectroscopy (Lot 3) will be purchased.
The project is receiving funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund.
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: £1,025,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
A mass spectrometry imaging system incorporating a matrix assisted laser desorption ionisation source, an electrospray source3 and nhplc/uplc system(s)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The project is receiving up to £2.7M of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding
The Northern Powerhouse is a key aspect of this Government's approach to addressing the productivity gap in the North and ensuring a stronger, more sustainable economy for all parts of the UK. Alongside over €1.5 billion of European Regional Development Fund support for businesses and communities across the North, the government has awarded £3.4 billion in three rounds of Growth Deals across the Northern Powerhouse.
The likely use of the MALDI Mass Spectrometer will be in the analysis of molecules in a range of biological and chemical samples. Industry sectors that this will impact will be: Chemical manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, forensic testing, agricultural product manufacturers and food & beverage companies. The benefits / likely outcomes are efficacy and safety testing of existing or new products (validated research materials for marketing purposes, compliance with product regulations). Also, identification of mode of action of products (novel used of existing products).
The likely use of the Integrated AFM-Raman Imaging System will be in biotech, pharmaceuticals, high precision engineering, NHS, and Private healthcare centres and SMEs developing new products.
The likely use of the MicroCT (Computerised Tomography) Scanner will be in private healthcare centres and SMEs developing bone implants for downstream analysis. Companies undertaking R&D in biomaterials and bone material science applications in geology and environmental analysis. The benefits / likely outcomes are development of new materials for bone formation and regeneration. Non-destructive analysis of implants and testing of novel drugs.
The medium to longer term objectives, year 2 onwards, include work with business and academic partners to:
• Develop new materials, products, and components; Improve existing products and processes; and increase performance and market opportunities for companies through improved product life, longevity, durability, usability and/or enhanced functionality. For example, the creation of more sustainable materials through the use of conductive material or ability to function in extreme environments.
• Increase competitiveness of UK and SCR companies in priority sectors, including manufacturing, health care technologies and devices.
• Increase the number of small and medium sized enterprises engaged in knowledge exchange and collaboration.
• Improve the commercialisation and market entry of new or enhanced products or services including by small and medium sized enterprises.
• Increase investment in research and innovation, including by small and medium sized enterprises.
The instruments, detailed above, will be used primarily to support business engagement activities, contract research and external consultancy. However as appropriate a wide range of other activities including academic research and taught practical classes for undergraduate and post-graduate courses will be supported.
Lots 1&2 are primarily for use by the Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre (BMRC), within the Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2RI). Lot 3 is primarily for use by the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI) also within I2RI.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Ability to meet essential technical requirements / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: The Instruments/Equipment Proposed / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Samples / Weighting: 9%
Quality criterion - Name: Usability, Operation and System Configuration / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Build Quality / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: System Development and Functionality / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Software Provision and Support / Weighting: 6%
Quality criterion - Name: Cost and Impact of ownership / Weighting: 2%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery / Weighting: For Information Only
Quality criterion - Name: Installation, Commissioning and Training / Weighting: 2%
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Maintenance / Weighting: 7%
Quality criterion - Name: Student Opportunities / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Site Preparation / Weighting: For Information Only
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
A High-Resolution Benchtop Micro Computerised Tomography (micro-CT) scanner
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The project is receiving up to £2.7M of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding
The Northern Powerhouse is a key aspect of this Government's approach to addressing the productivity gap in the North and ensuring a stronger, more sustainable economy for all parts of the UK. Alongside over €1.5 billion of European Regional Development Fund support for businesses and communities across the North, the government has awarded £3.4 billion in three rounds of Growth Deals across the Northern Powerhouse.
The likely use of the MALDI Mass Spectrometer will be in the analysis of molecules in a range of biological and chemical samples. Industry sectors that this will impact will be: Chemical manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, forensic testing, agricultural product manufacturers and food & beverage companies. The benefits / likely outcomes are efficacy and safety testing of existing or new products (validated research materials for marketing purposes, compliance with product regulations). Also, identification of mode of action of products (novel used of existing products).
The likely use of the Integrated AFM-Raman Imaging System will be in biotech, pharmaceuticals, high precision engineering, NHS, and Private healthcare centres and SMEs developing new products.
The likely use of the MicroCT (Computerised Tomography) Scanner will be in private healthcare centres and SMEs developing bone implants for downstream analysis. Companies undertaking R&D in biomaterials and bone material science applications in geology and environmental analysis. The benefits / likely outcomes aredevelopment of new materials for bone formation and regeneration. Non-destructive analysis of implants and testing of novel drugs.
The medium to longer term objectives, year 2 onwards, include work with business and academic partners to:
• Develop new materials, products, and components; Improve existing products and processes; and increase performance and market opportunities for companies through improved product life, longevity, durability, usability and/or enhanced functionality. For example, the creation of more sustainable materials through the use of conductive material or ability to function in extreme environments.
• Increase competitiveness of UK and SCR companies in priority sectors, including manufacturing, health care technologies and devices.
• Increase the number of small and medium sized enterprises engaged in knowledge exchange and collaboration.
• Improve the commercialisation and market entry of new or enhanced products or services including by small and medium sized enterprises.
• Increase investment in research and innovation, including by small and medium sized enterprises.
The instruments, detailed above, will be used primarily to support business engagement activities, contract research and external consultancy. However as appropriate a wide range of other activities including academic research and taught practical classes for undergraduate and post-graduate courses will be supported.
Lots 1&2 are primarily for use by the Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre (BMRC), within the Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2RI). Lot 3 is primarily for use by the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI) also within I2RI.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Ability to meet essential technical requirements / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: The Instruments/Equipment Proposed / Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion - Name: Usability, Operation and System Configuration / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Build Quality / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: System Development and Functionality / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Software Provision and Support / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Cost and Impact of ownership / Weighting: 2%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery / Weighting: For Information Only
Quality criterion - Name: Installation, Commissioning and Training / Weighting: 2%
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Maintenance / Weighting: 7%
Quality criterion - Name: Student Opportunities / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Site Preparation / Weighting: For Information Only
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
An Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) - Raman Spectrometer
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The project is receiving up to £2.7M of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding
The Northern Powerhouse is a key aspect of this Government's approach to addressing the productivity gap in the North and ensuring a stronger, more sustainable economy for all parts of the UK. Alongside over €1.5 billion of European Regional Development Fund support for businesses and communities across the North, the government has awarded £3.4 billion in three rounds of Growth Deals across the Northern Powerhouse.
The likely use of the MALDI Mass Spectrometer will be in the analysis of molecules in a range of biological and chemical samples. Industry sectors that this will impact will be: Chemical manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, forensic testing, agricultural product manufacturers and food & beverage companies. The benefits / likely outcomes are efficacy and safety testing of existing or new products (validated research materials for marketing purposes, compliance with product regulations). Also, identification of mode of action of products (novel used of existing products).
The likely use of the Integrated AFM-Raman Imaging System will be in biotech, pharmaceuticals, high precision engineering, NHS, and Private healthcare centres and SMEs developing new products.
The likely use of the MicroCT (Computerised Tomography) Scanner will be in private healthcare centres and SMEs developing bone implants for downstream analysis. Companies undertaking R&D in biomaterials and bone material science applications in geology and environmental analysis. The benefits / likely outcomes are development of new materials for bone formation and regeneration. Non-destructive analysis of implants and testing of novel drugs.
The medium to longer term objectives, year 2 onwards, include work with business and academic partners to:
• Develop new materials, products, and components; Improve existing products and processes; and increase performance and market opportunities for companies through improved product life, longevity, durability, usability and/or enhanced functionality. For example, the creation of more sustainable materials through the use of conductive material or ability to function in extreme environments.
• Increase competitiveness of UK and SCR companies in priority sectors, including manufacturing, health care technologies and devices.
• Increase the number of small and medium sized enterprises engaged in knowledge exchange and collaboration.
• Improve the commercialisation and market entry of new or enhanced products or services including by small and medium sized enterprises.
• Increase investment in research and innovation, including by small and medium sized enterprises.
The instruments, detailed above, will be used primarily to support business engagement activities, contract research and external consultancy. However as appropriate a wide range of other activities including academic research and taught practical classes for undergraduate and post-graduate courses will be supported.
Lots 1&2 are primarily for use by the Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre (BMRC), within the Industry and Innovation Research Institute
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Ability to meet essential technical requirements / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: The Instruments/Equipment Proposed / Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion - Name: Usability, Operation and System Configuration / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Build Quality / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: System Development and Functionality / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Software Provision and Support / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Cost and Impact of ownership / Weighting: 2%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery / Weighting: For Information Only
Quality criterion - Name: Installation, Commissioning and Training / Weighting: 2%
Quality criterion - Name: Warranty and Maintenance / Weighting: 7%
Quality criterion - Name: Student Opportunities / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Site Preparation / Weighting: For Information Only
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-002298
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
A mass spectrometry imaging system incorporating a matrix assisted laser desorption ionisation source, an electrospray source3 and nhplc/uplc system(s)
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
A High-Resolution Benchtop Micro Computerised Tomography (micro-CT) scanner
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BLUESCIENTIFIC Ltd
Cambridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £187,334
Total value of the contract/lot: £187,334
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
An Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) - Raman Spectrometer
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HORIBA UK Limited
Northampton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £166,620
Total value of the contract/lot: £166,620
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom