Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Natural Resources Wales
Welsh Government Offices, Cathays Park, King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Contact
Alex Jennings
alexander.jennings@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3000653000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Particle Size Analyser & Auto-Titrator Machine
Reference number
113467
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Natural Resources Wales Analytical Services (NRWAS) are looking purchase one Particle Size Analyser & one Auto-Titrator Machine as part of their asset replacement programme for 2024/2025. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices including waters (freshwater, groundwater, treated effluents) soils, sediments, passive sampler extracts and associated materials after appropriate extraction and pre-treatment. NRW are looking to purchase these machines with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £217,500
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Particle Size Analyser
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
NRW Analytical Services (NRWAS), 2nd Floor, Faraday Tower, Swansea University, Singleton, SA2 8PP
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NRWAS are looking to purchase a Particle size analyser. The equipment will be used for analysing a range of environmental matrices such as sediments, soils, sand and associated materials. The samples will be analysed for a wide range of band sizes to comply with our environmental directives.
We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.
The Analyser must be able to measure the band sizes for the range1000um to <0.977 measured at 0.5 Phi intervals.
The Analyser must be able to analyse for the following determinants:-
- Kurtosis
- Particle Diameter mean D(4,3) mm
- Particle Diameter median D(v,0.5) mm
- Graphic Skewness
- Sorting Coefficient
- Inclusive Mean
- Inclusive Kurtosis
The required limit of detection for the analyser is:-
- Minimum fraction - 0.02 µm
- Minimum % volume- 0.0%
- Minimum % phi – 0.0%
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Software demo / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Quality of results - Sample A / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Quality of results - Sample B / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Quality of results - Sample C / Weighting: 25
Cost criterion - Name: Price for Equipment / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price for Service Contract costs / Weighting: 20
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Auto-Titrator Alkalinity and Fluoride Analyser
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
Main site or place of performance
NRW Analytical Services (NRWAS), 2nd Floor, Faraday Tower, Swansea University, Singleton, SA2 8PP
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NRWAS are looking for an auto-titrator instrument that can auto-titrate and analyse for Alkalinity and Fluoride. The equipment must have a robotic sampling system and have to ability to auto-titrate, analyse for Alkalinity and Fluoride, and produce analytical data reports.
We require the successful supplier to deliver and install the machine by 28/02/2025. We are looking to purchase this with a 1 year warranty, and a 4 year service and maintenance contract to follow. If possible, we will be looking to secure a further 5 year service and maintenance contract with the successful supplier subject to supplier availability.
The equipment will be used for analysing a range of aqueous matrices such as fresh water, treated effluent, Trade to control and acid rain water. The samples will be analysed independently for Alkalinity and Fluoride to comply with the Water Framework directives, environmental directives and pollution response.
The required specification for the analysis are:-
Alkalinity
Instrument should have the capability to analyse for the following matrices:-
- Surface River Water.
- Ground Water
- Treated Sewage Effluent
- Trade to Control Waters
- Acid rain.
Required limit of detection for the instrument:-
<5mg/l CaCO3 or better (Alkalinity)
<-5mg/l CaCO3 or better (Grans Plot Alkalinity).
Required range of analysis of the instrument :-
5mg/l – 250 mg/l (Alkalinity)
-5mg/l – 250 mg/l (Grans Plot Alkalinity)
N.B The instrument will need the ability to extend the ranges quoted above.
Fluoride
Instrument should have the capability to analyse for the following matrices:-
- Surface River Water
- Ground Water
- Treated Sewage Effluent
- Trade to Control Waters.
Required limit of detection for the instrument:-
<0.05 mg/l or better.
Required range of analysis of the instrument :-
0.05mg/l – 1mg/l
N.B The instrument will need the ability to extend the ranges quoted above.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Software demo / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Instrument Detection Limits / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Repeatability / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Accuracy / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Matrix Interfence carry-over / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Price for Equipment / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price for Service Contract costs / Weighting: 20
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-031931
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Particle Size Analyser
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Auto-Titrator Alkalinity and Fluoride Analyser
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
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
Metrohm UK Ltd
Unit 17, Metrohm House, Evenwood Close
Runcorn
WA71LZ
Telephone
+44 7387417765
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD61 - Warrington
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £86,500
Total value of the contract/lot: £106,943
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please note, this notice is a re-issue of 2024/S 000-031896. The ITT reference for this requirement has now been updated to itt_113467.
(WA Ref:146485)
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