Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
TWI Ltd
Granta Park, Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC12 - South Teesside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Research and Development Organisation
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
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Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
REF: MIC-27-WCM - CNC Waterjet cutting machine
Reference number
MIC-27-WCM
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
TWI is developing a new Materials Integrity Centre on TeesAMP at Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ with the new centre being supported by ERDF and TVCA funding. The project will upgrade the current research facilities on the site as well as providing a new research and innovation facility. The centre will focus on new materials testing facilities, especially non-destructive testing technologies, and support local economic development. The project will also provide specialist materials and engineering support to local SME’s in the Tees Valley.
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: £189,292
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC12 - South Teesside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
TWI is investing in a Waterjet cutter to expand the number and accuracy of cutting on a bigger range of materials. Waterjet cutting machines use abrasive material in a very high-pressured jet of water to cut material into precise specimens for testing and display. TWI is looking to procure a waterjet cutting machine to expand the number and accuracy of cutting on a larger range of materials. TWI will use this for R&D capabilities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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: Yes
Identification of the project
TWI is developing a new Materials Integrity Centre on TeesAMP at Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ with the new centre being supported by ERDF and TVCA funding.
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 000-009936
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
P809734
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 December 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aquajet Machining Systems Ltd
Unit C2, Binary Court, Matrix Park
Buckshaw village
PR7 7NB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
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: £189,292
Total value of the contract/lot: £189,292
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
TWI Ltd
Granta Park, Great Abington
Cambridge
CB216AL
Country
United Kingdom