Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Warwick
Argent Court, Sir William Lyons Road, The Science Park
Coventry
Telephone
+44 2476150224
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG33 - Coventry
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick
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
Matrix-Sprayer for MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging
Reference number
CJ-11-22-RTP-MRC-MALDI-AB
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a matrix-sprayer for preparation of samples prior to MALDI mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). This instrument will be embedded in and operated by the Proteomics Research Technology Platform (RTP) core facility for the structural characterisation of peptides and proteins and other biological molecules. The Proteomics RTP supports research from the School of Life Sciences, Warwick Medical School, Department of Chemistry and many external academic and industrial partners.The core requirement of this purchase is a ‘matrix-sprayer’ instrument capable of automated sample processing, applying uniform and consistent matrix-coating for high resolution imaging and quantification of analytes.In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Pub
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £87,540
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 30232120 - Dot-matrix printers
- 30232110 - Laser printers
- 38636100 - Lasers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG33 - Coventry
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a matrix-sprayer for preparation of samples prior to MALDI mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.The deadline for tender submissions is 22nd December 2022 at 12 midday.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
If the Supplier wishes to offer more than one solution to the goods requirement, this should be contained within the response to Part 2 – Goods Requirement document, with the options clearly marked. All requested information should be detailed clearly for each option offered.
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 000-033440
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CJ-11-22-RTP-MRC-MALDI-AB
Title
Matrix-Sprayer for MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Verulam Scientific Limited
4 Appley Court, Appley Wood Corner Haynes,
Bedfordshire
MK45 3QQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
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: £87,540
Total value of the contract/lot: £87,540
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Legal Department
Coventry
Country
United Kingdom