Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors to the Animal and Plant Health Agency
Reference number
37002
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
APHA requires the supply, delivery and installation of two (2) Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors (the Equipment) for programmable processing of histological tissue specimens within the Histopathology department, at APHA Weybridge.
APHA also requires the option for a third Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processor to be supplied within the Contract term.
APHA reserves the right to include the option to extend the Contract by up to thirty six (36) months to include the provision of Preventative and Corrective Maintenances services.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £175,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
APHA Weybridge
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
APHA requires the supply, delivery and installation of two (2) Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors (the Equipment) for programmable processing of histological tissue specimens within the Histopathology department, at APHA Weybridge. Delivery is required no later than 31st March 2023.
APHA also requires the option for a third Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processor to be supplied within the Contract term.
APHA reserves the right to include the option to extend the Contract by up to thirty six (36) months to include the provision of Preventative and Corrective Maintenances services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £175,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Please refer to RFQ document
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
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please refer to the RFQ document
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
16 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
WCA 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Defra Group Commercial
17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Defra Group Commercial
17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
Country
United Kingdom