Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-08-06
Buyer: University of Aberdeen
Country: UK
Region: Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 34144000: Special-purpose motor vehicles | 38434000
Submission deadline: 2016-09-01
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: University of Aberdeen soil biogeochemistry lab requires a mobile isotope-ratio trace gas analysis facility which can be deployed in the natural environment, including remote locations with no power supply, to make continuous measurements of fluxes of N2O and their isotopologues, and fluxes of NH3. The vehicle should be out-fitted to make provision for inclusion of bench-top and rack-mounted analysers for measurement of concentrations of CO2 and CH4 derived from gases or from combustion of solid samples, and their 13C:12C ratios (see separate tender specification for this equipment). It should be mains powered with benching, include a fridge and sink, wi-fi access and be capable of capturing key climatic variables. The N2O and NH3 analysers should be rack-mounted but capable of being removed, and also be able to be fully integrated into commercially available automated soil gas chambers to permit regular measurements of greenhouse gases at different locations.
University of Aberdeen soil biogeochemistry lab requires a mobile isotope-ratio trace gas analysis facility which can be deployed in the natural environment in a variety of settings, including in remote locations with no power supply, to make continuous measurements of the fluxes of N2O and their isotopologues, and fluxes of NH3. The vehicle should be out-fitted to make provision for inclusion of additional bench-top and rack-mounted analysers for measurement of concentrations of CO2 and CH4 derived from gases or from combustion of solid samples, and their 13C:12C ratios (see separate tender specification for this equipment). It should be mains powered with benching, include a fridge and sink, have wi-fi access and be capable of capturing key climatic variables. The N2O and NH3 analysers should be rack-mounted but capable of being removed, and should also be able to be fully integrated into commercially available automated soil gas chambers to permit regular measurements of greenhouse gases at different locations.
ESPD Question 4A.2- Specific trade registration or membership — If Tenderer must hold a particular authorisation or membership of a particular organisation needed in order to be able to perform the service in question then the details must be provided.
ESPD Section 4B- Financial Years — Minimum levels of standards possibly required: All financial information must be provided for the most current previous 2 reported financial years.
ESPD Question 4B1.1 and 4B.2.2 (Minimum standards) Turnover should be up to twice the estimated contract value over the past two financial years. However the client reserves the right to review and consider all supporting financial information in this regard.
During the term of the Contract and for a period of five years thereafter, the Supplier shall effect and maintain in force, with a reputable insurance company, a policy or policies of insurance covering all matters which are the subject of indemnities under the Contract including Product Liability insurance to a minimum of the value of the Contract, Public Liability insurance to a minimum sum of 5,000,000 GBP and Employers' Liability insurance to a minimum sum of 5,000,000 GBP, in each case in respect of any one incident and unlimited as to the number of incidents unless otherwise agreed by the Client in writing. Where the Contract relates to Professional Services, the Supplier shall maintain in force with reputable insurers Professional Liability insurance in the sum of not less than 5,000,000 GBP in respect of any one incident and unlimited as to numbers of claims. The Client reserves the right to require adjustments to such insurance cover if they consider that to be necessary.
Tenderers must self-certify their adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD (Scotland). Tenderers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage.
Please note: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.
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Eligibility requirements: ESPD Question 4A.2- Specific trade registration or membership — If Tenderer must hold a particular authorisation or membership of a particular organisation needed in order to be able to perform the service in question then the details must be provided.