Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ
procurementenquiries@strath.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 7811592949
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Oligonucleotide Synthesis Platform, with medium and high throughput synthesisers, and semi-automated post synthesis processing accessories.
Reference number
UOS-35250-2024
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
This proposal aims to acquire 2 multi-channel automated oligonucleotide synthesers covering medium through put to high through put approaches. This system will enable the parallel production of DNA, LNA, RNA, 2' RNA modified oligonucleotides and conjugate derivatives using solid phase phosphoramidite chemistry. The systems will provide flexibility in terms of scale, low throughput and high throughput parallel synthesis, allowing the synthesis of mixed backbones for methodology development purposes or quick access to multiple analogues in one run . The proposed bid should include delivery, installation, and be accompanied by a minimum of 12 months warranty. Aditionally the proposed bid must include post synthetic processings accessories.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This proposal aims to acquire 2 multi-channel automated oligonucleotide synthesers covering medium through put to high through put approaches. This system will enable the parallel production of DNA, LNA, RNA, 2' RNA modified oligonucleotides and conjugate derivatives using solid phase phosphoramidite chemistry. The systems will provide flexibility in terms of scale, low throughput and high throughput parallel synthesis, allowing the synthesis of mixed backbones for methodology development purposes or quick access to multiple analogues in one run . The proposed bid should include delivery, installation, and be accompanied by a minimum of 12 months warranty. Aditionally the proposed bid must include post synthetic processings accessories.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
15
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
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial
replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations.
The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option
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
List and brief description of selection criteria
4B 1.2 Turnover
Bidders will be required to have an general yearly turnover of a minimum of 600,000 GBP for the last 3 (three) years, to ensure the
University is protected from any unforeseen financial risks that may impact the supplier or supply chain
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders can hold or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded
contract, the types of insurance indicated below:
The Contractor shall maintain in force with reputable insurers
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = GPB10m
Public and Product Liability Insurance = GBP 10m
Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance = GBP 2m
In respect of any one incident and unlimited as to numbers of claims
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Qualification Question 4C.1.2
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Bidders will be required to provide three (3) examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the supplies and services as described in part II.2.4 of the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice or relevant section of the Site
BIDDERS MUST COMPLETE THE TEMPLATE PROVIDED IN PCS-T. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED SHALL BE REJECTED
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
24 January 2025
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
24 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Place
University of Strathclyde
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.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 28224. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Voluntary Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:
https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Please see the Procurement documentation for full details of the Community Benefits applicable to this contract
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 28224. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom