Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-02-17
Buyer: NHS Wales Procurement Services
Country: UK
Region: WALES
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33124110 | 33124130 | 33140000: Medical consumables | 33141625 | 33696500
Estimated value: 447000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-03-01
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Supply and installation of 3 x Bench top next generation sequencing machines, IT Kit required to support the machines, project management, installation and training. Supply of bespoke consumables (reagents), maintenance and services (including associated cleaning materials). Post warranty maintenance and support.
Note: to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=40973
3 x Bench top next generation sequencing machines. IT Kit required to support the machines. Project management, installation and training. Bespoke consumables (reagents). Maintenance and services (including associated cleaning materials).
The agreement term extends to a maximum of 7 years for the supply of consumables, maintenance and servicing.
The authority is fixing a time limit of 15 days for the receipt of tenders in accordance with Regulation 27(5) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The authority has an urgent need to buy items referred to in the notice due to an ongoing health issue, the sequencing kit is needed to satisfy legislative requirements. The normal timetable of 35 days is impracticable given the pressing urgency.
For the avoidance of doubt, as this procurement is being run under the Open Accelerated Procedure, there is no limit to the number of operators who may respond or that will be taken forward to have its bid evaluated, should it pass all selection criteria as stated in the Instructions to Tender. The authority is fixing a time limit of 15 days for the receipt of tenders. This is in accordance with Regulation 27(5) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The authority has an urgent requirement to purchase the items referred to in the notice. This is because there is an ongoing health issue and the sequencing equipment identified is needed urgently to satisfy legislative requirements. The normal timetable of 35 days is impracticable given the pressing urgency.
The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction. Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
Browse to the eSourcing Portal:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register — Accept the terms and conditions and click ‘continue’ — Enter your correct business and user details — Note the username you chose and click ‘Save’ when
2. Express an Interest in the tender (Project Code: 32819) — Login to the portal with the username/password -Click the ‘PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers’ link. (these are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) — Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. — Click the ‘Express Interest’ button at the top of the page. — This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs'page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only).
3. Responding to the tender. — Click ‘My Response’ under ‘PQQ/ ITT Details’, you can choose to ‘Create Response’ or to ‘Decline to Respond’ (please give a reason if declining) — You can now use the ‘Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification — Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT — There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response’ button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.
A cost of change for any system not directly compatible with and already validated by Public Health Wales will be factored into the commercial evaluation. Please see ITT for details.


Award value: 447000