Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Finance Office, Neuadd Reichel, Ffriddoedd Road
Bangor
LL57 2TR
Telephone
+44 1248388675
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL12 - Gwynedd
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
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
Supply of Bioreactors
Reference number
BU182024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The aim of the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology+ project is to support the transformation of the North Wales regional economy by developing a state of the art microbial culture scale up facility. This project will explore the use of biological processes as low carbon alternatives to products and industrial manufacturing processes.
Bangor University is looking to purchase 1 large bioreactor with steam generator and 2 smaller bioreactors.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lot 1 and Lot 2.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Large Bioreactor with Steam Generator
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Main site or place of performance
Henfaes Farm, Abergwyngregyn.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bioreactor for cultivation of e.coli combined with integral steamer unit and chiller unit.
Total volume of 300L with working volume capacity of between 35L and 200L.
Further details available within the specification document
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Instrumentation Hardware and Software / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Support, Resources and Warranty / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value and Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Social Value / Weighting: 15%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
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: Yes
Description of options
Bangor University reserves the right to purchase associated consumables and/or additional services (e.g. warranties, maintenance agreements) at a later date.
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Small Bioreactors
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Main site or place of performance
Henfaes, Abergwyngregyn
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
1L to 3L Total Volume with a min/max working volume 200 ml to 2L. for Batch, Fed-Batch, Perfusion and Continuous cultivation
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Instrumentation Hardware and Software / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Support, Resources and Warranty / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value and Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Social Value / Weighting: 15%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
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: Yes
Description of options
Bangor University reserves the right to purchase associated consumables and/or additional services (e.g. warranties, maintenance agreements) at a later date.
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.1.2) 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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 December 2024
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 December 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145758
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Bidders will be required to respond to selected Social Value Themes, Outcomes and Measures. Further details are provided within the tender documents.
(WA Ref:145758)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom