Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The University of Sheffield
Arts Tower
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Contact
Procurement Team
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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
3950/AMRC/GM/23 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell
Reference number
3950/AMRC/GM/23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42600000 - Machine tools
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
3950/AMRC/GM/23 Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development CellThe University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composite Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.Scope of RequirementThe AMRC Composites Centre has a requirement for an open access Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape Development Cell. This equipment will be used on commercial and grant funded projects that work with both academia and industry to deliver cutting edge research into fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites.The equipment consists of 2 major components, which need to be supplied by the same company as part of this tender.Fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape development lineSlitting machine for thermoplastic tapes Tender Process and Documentation:This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,110,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 43800000 - Workshop equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
AMRC (University of Sheffield) – Factory of the Future, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5TZ
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of equipment as specified within the Invitation to Tender document.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,110,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
A Service and Maintenance contract and optional enhancements may be purchased as required.
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.2.14) Additional information
Commercial / Competitive Price - 20%G1: Proposed Solution – Essential Requirements - Pass/Fail G2: Technical: Functionality - 58%G3: Future proofing – Capability of Being Modified - 2%HS: Health and Safety - Pass/Fail W1: Warranty - 3%T1: Training - 2%SU: Sustainability - 10%D1: Delivery - 5%
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
2 February 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 February 2024
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The contracting authority will incorporate a minimum 10 day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek a further debriefing before the contract is entered into. If an appeal regarding the award of contract cannot be resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action should be brought promptly (generally within 30 days).