Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Newcastle University
Newcastle University, Procurement Services, Kingsgate
Newcastle
NE1 7RU
Contact
Mr Dave Anderson
Telephone
+44 1912085360
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's 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
(NU/1673) Supply of a two-photon polymerization based 3D printer with sub-micron lithography capabilities
Reference number
DN543903
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
The Physics department at Newcastle University have been honoured with an endowment
from the estate of Lady Bertha Jeffreys Bequest, which also included funds from the estate
of her late husband, Sir Harold Jeffreys. Bertha Swirles, Lady Jeffreys, (1903-1999) was an
early pioneer in quantum and atomic physics. She made fundamental studies of electron
interactions and helped develop the ‘self-consistent field method' used widely today. The
University has decided that the best way to invest the endowment and support the Jeffrey’s
legacy is to enhance our nano-lithography capability with 3D nano-scale printing capability.
The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and help in installation of the equipment
as detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and
maintenance.
The contract reference was NU/1673.
The deadline for submitting a tender was Friday 18th June 2021 at 14:00 hours BST
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: £293,547
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Physics department at Newcastle University have been honoured with an endowment
from the estate of Lady Bertha Jeffreys Bequest, which also included funds from the estate
of her late husband, Sir Harold Jeffreys. Bertha Swirles, Lady Jeffreys, (1903-1999) was an
early pioneer in quantum and atomic physics. She made fundamental studies of electron
interactions and helped develop the ‘self-consistent field method' used widely today. The
University has decided that the best way to invest the endowment and support the Jeffrey’s
legacy is to enhance our nano-lithography capability with 3D nano-scale printing capability.
The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and help in installation of the equipment
as detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and
maintenance.
The contract reference was NU/1673.
The deadline for submitting a tender was Friday 18th June 2021 at 14:00 hours BST
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Ability to meet Technical Specification / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Quality of the Warranty, Maintenance and Servicing / Weighting: 7.5
Quality criterion - Name: After-Sales Support / Weighting: 7.5
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
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 000-010871
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NU/1673
Title
(NU/1673) Supply of a two-photon polymerization based 3D printer with sub-micron lithography capabilities
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 December 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
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: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nanoscribe GmbH & Co. KG
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 6
Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen
76344
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE1 - Baden-Württemberg
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £296,547
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The University will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) within 30 days of knowledge or constructive knowledge of breach.