Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Bristol
4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane
Bristol
BS1 5DS
Telephone
+44 01179289000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/go/71183389017BC07913BB
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/go/71183389017BC07913BB
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
Research Funding Search Tool
Reference number
ITT_872 IT-1120-023-PC_1912
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Research and Enterprise Division (RED) works with academics, researchers, students and entrepreneur communities both in and also outside the University of Bristol. Within RED, the Research Development team provides expert support to academic members of staff who are seeking external funding for their research. The team also acts as a contact point for funding agencies and partners and has a detailed knowledge of a wide range of funding issues.
The Research Development Team currently has a contract with a supplier to provide a tool that maintains an online database of research funding opportunities, is a source of international research policy, and details Higher Education Institution relevant news.
The tool currently operates as a membership, which enables all University of Bristol members of staff / students to freely access an online site and have the ability to create tailor made funding searches specific to their research area and requirements, browse the news and policy articles and set up email alerts.
The tool is also used by RED to create a fortnightly funding alert (in Excel and Acrobat formats) which is targeted to specific Faculties and Schools. RED wishes to have the option to replace this manual process with automated targeting of funding opportunities to individuals and groups, with the option for manual moderation.
This tender opportunity is to procure an online, intuitive search tool that enables University of Bristol members of staff to identify and search for potential funding opportunities (either as an individual, or as part of a research group/School/Faculty), have access to relevant policy articles and keep up to date with relevant funder news items. The University’s expectation is for this to be a vendor hosted web service. It should be intuitive and simple to navigate around. The system needs to include funding opportunities from across the globe (UK, Europe, USA etc.), for a variety of schemes (responsive mode, strategic calls, capital, research equipment, fellowships, large grants, travel, prizes, access to facilities etc.), from an array of funders (government, industry, charity etc.), and relevant for UK based Principal Investigators or for individuals applying from outside the UK for grants which would enable them to move to a UK University.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 73110000 - Research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
University of Bristol
Beacon House
Queens Road
Bristol, BS8 1QU, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Research and Enterprise Division (RED) works with academics, researchers, students and entrepreneur communities both in and also outside the University of Bristol. Within RED, the Research Development team provides expert support to academic members of staff who are seeking external funding for their research. The team also acts as a contact point for funding agencies and partners and has a detailed knowledge of a wide range of funding issues.
The Research Development Team currently has a contract with a supplier to provide a tool that maintains an online database of research funding opportunities, is a source of international research policy, and details Higher Education Institution relevant news.
The tool currently operates as a membership, which enables all University of Bristol members of staff / students to freely access an online site and have the ability to create tailor made funding searches specific to their research area and requirements, browse the news and policy articles and set up email alerts.
The tool is also used by RED to create a fortnightly funding alert (in Excel and Acrobat formats) which is targeted to specific Faculties and Schools. RED wishes to have the option to replace this manual process with automated targeting of funding opportunities to individuals and groups, with the option for manual moderation.
This tender opportunity is to procure an online, intuitive search tool that enables University of Bristol members of staff to identify and search for potential funding opportunities (either as an individual, or as part of a research group/School/Faculty), have access to relevant policy articles and keep up to date with relevant funder news items. The University’s expectation is for this to be a vendor hosted web service. It should be intuitive and simple to navigate around. The system needs to include funding opportunities from across the globe (UK, Europe, USA etc.), for a variety of schemes (responsive mode, strategic calls, capital, research equipment, fellowships, large grants, travel, prizes, access to facilities etc.), from an array of funders (government, industry, charity etc.), and relevant for UK based Principal Investigators or for individuals applying from outside the UK for grants which would enable them to move to a UK University.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The intention is to re-procure the requirement before expiry of the contract being tendered.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period will be for 3 years which may be extended to a maximum total period of 2 years.
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
The estimated total value quoted in II.1.5 is estimated over 5 years.
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 October 2021
Local time
11:00am
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 October 2021
Local time
11:01am
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
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand, London WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Bidders have the right to appeal as set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Proceedings under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 are time limited and any such proceedings must be brought in the High Court of England and Wales.