Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-08-10
Buyer: University of Southampton
Country: UK
Region: Southampton
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33000000 | 33100000 | 33190000 | 38000000 | 38434540
Estimated value: 143000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-09-08
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The University of Southampton has a procurement opportunity for the supply of a Laser Capture Micro-dissection Microscope. This tender invites you to submit your response for a solution that conforms to the specification contained within the Invitation to Tender documents.
The University of Southampton is looking to replace its existing Leica AS-LMD Laser Micro-dissection microscope which is now over 12 years old.
This facility has been key to our translational research enabling us to undertake gene analysis from single cells and multiple cell ‘dissectates’ cut from tissue sections.
Going forward we wish to expand the scope of use of LMD to include live cell dissection/ selection, micro-dissection of individual chromosomes and bacteria including those that have been fluorescently tagged, and dissection of hard tissues such as bone.
Bidders are advised that Invitation to Tender responses will be assessed in line with the following high-level criteria. Further details can be found within the ITT documents (File 2).
Bidders are advised that the deadline for the receipt of clarifications in respect of this project is Monday, 15.8.2016 (12:00).
Bidders are advised that the estimated value of this contract in its entirety is 143 000 GBP-173 000 GBP (excluding VAT). This value is intended to reflect the cost of the initial purchase as well as the warranty and servicing contract for either a 3 or 5 year period (dependent on the option chosen as part of this tender). Due to the nature of this project, it has been deemed unsuitable for division into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost-effective and would undermine the proper execution of the contract.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to require deposits, guarantees, bonds, warranties and other forms of appropriate security.
No special legal form will be required for bidding purposes but the University will require to contract with a legal entity. In the case of organisations applying as a consortia or joint venture, full details for each member must be provided. It will be necessary for each member to sign an undertaking that they shall be jointly and severally liable, or to require a single provider to take primary liability for the performance of the contract.
In accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. To support the financial assessment, the University will obtain a financial appraisal report from CreditSafe. This report provides the University with an overall Risk Score, which will be used to assess the applicant's financial standing. The University reserves the right to exclude or request provision of further assurances, such as parent company/bank guarantee or performance bonds, where bidders financial scoring is classed as ‘Satisfactory — Below Expectations’ (49-30) or Poor (29 or below). Further details are provided within the Invitation to Tender documents (File 2).
Organisations are advised that a requirement of this tender is to have in place, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the following minimum insurance levels:
It is a legal requirement that all companies hold Employer's (Compulsory) Liability of 5 000 000 GBP as a minimum. Please note that this requirement is not applicable to Sole Traders.
In accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with bidders. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal.
Bidders are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of PQQ and/or Invitation to Tender Responses will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the bidder.

Eligibility requirements: In accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. To support the financial assessment, the University will obtain a financial appraisal report from CreditSafe. This report provides the University with an overall Risk Score, which will be used to assess the applicant's financial standing. The University reserves the right to exclude or request provision of further assurances, such as parent company/bank guarantee or performance bonds, where bidders financial scoring is classed as ‘Satisfactory — Below Expectations’ (49-30) or Poor (29 or below). Further details are provided within the Invitation to Tender documents (File 2). Organisations are advised that a requirement of this tender is to have in place, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the following minimum insurance levels: Employers (Compulsory) Liability: 10 000 000 GBP per occurrence; Public Liability: 10 000 000 GBP per occurrence; Product Liability: 10 000 000 GBP per occurrence and in the aggregate; Professional Indemnity 5 000 000 GBP per occurrence. All values stated are in GBP. It is a legal requirement that all companies hold Employer's (Compulsory) Liability of 5 000 000 GBP as a minimum. Please note that this requirement is not applicable to Sole Traders. Tenderers will be excluded if they fail to confirm satisfactory insurance levels. In accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As defined in the Invitation to Tender documents (if applicable).
In accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. To support the financial assessment, the University will obtain a financial appraisal report from CreditSafe. This report provides the University with an overall Risk Score, which will be used to assess the applicant's financial standing. The University reserves the right to exclude or request provision of further assurances, such as parent company/bank guarantee or performance bonds, where bidders financial scoring is classed as ‘Satisfactory — Below Expectations’ (49-30) or Poor (29 or below). Further details are provided within the Invitation to Tender documents (File 2). Organisations are advised that a requirement of this tender is to have in place, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the following minimum insurance levels: Employers (Compulsory) Liability: 10 000 000 GBP per occurrence; Public Liability: 10 000 000 GBP per occurrence; Product Liability: 10 000 000 GBP per occurrence and in the aggregate; Professional Indemnity 5 000 000 GBP per occurrence. All values stated are in GBP. It is a legal requirement that all companies hold Employer's (Compulsory) Liability of 5 000 000 GBP as a minimum. Please note that this requirement is not applicable to Sole Traders. Tenderers will be excluded if they fail to confirm satisfactory insurance levels.
In accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. To support the financial assessment, the University will obtain a financial appraisal report from CreditSafe. This report provides the University with an overall Risk Score, which will be used to assess the applicant's financial standing. The University reserves the right to exclude or request provision of further assurances, such as parent company/bank guarantee or performance bonds, where bidders financial scoring is classed as ‘Satisfactory — Below Expectations’ (49-30) or Poor (29 or below). Further details are provided within the Invitation to Tender documents (File 2).
Organisations are advised that a requirement of this tender is to have in place, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the following minimum insurance levels: Employers (Compulsory) Liability: 10 000 000 GBP per occurrence; Public Liability: 10 000 000 GBP per occurrence; Product Liability: 10 000 000 GBP per occurrence and in the aggregate; Professional Indemnity 5 000 000 GBP per occurrence. All values stated are in GBP. It is a legal requirement that all companies hold Employer's (Compulsory) Liability of 5 000 000 GBP as a minimum. Please note that this requirement is not applicable to Sole Traders. Tenderers will be excluded if they fail to confirm satisfactory insurance levels.
In accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As defined in the Invitation to Tender documents (if applicable).
In accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
As defined in the Invitation to Tender documents (if applicable).