Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Centre for Process Innovation Limited
Wilton Centre
Redcar
TS10 4RF
Telephone
+44 1642455340
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30305
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research and development
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
2255 - Framework for the Ongoing Supply and Maintenance of HPLC Equipment
Reference number
2255
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
For mRNA purification we require a HPLC system which is capable of working in reversed phase conditions with a gradient elution. It also needs to run at elevated temperatures, requiring a column and eluent heater and a fraction collector.
This would be a framework agreement including maintenance, warranty, servicing, consumables and spare parts.
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: £1,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For mRNA purification we require a HPLC system which is capable of working in reversed phase conditions with a gradient elution. It also needs to run at elevated temperatures, requiring a column and eluent heater and a fraction collector.
This would be a framework agreement including maintenance, warranty, servicing, consumables and spare parts.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: URS / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Lead times / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: After sales / Weighting: 10%
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: 2021/S 000-024420
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Verulam Scientific Ltd
4 Appley Court, Appley Wood Corner
Bedford
MK45 3QQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:674722)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Clerk's Office, 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
Country
United Kingdom