UK-Leeds: Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Leeds
Purchasing Office, 1 - 3 Lifton Villas, Lifton Place, Leeds, LS2 9JZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1133431810, Email: m.a.whitworth@adm.leeds.ac.uk
Contact: Maggie Whitworth
Main Address: https://www.leeds.ac.uk
NUTS Code: UKE42
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Research%2C-testing-and-scientific-technical-simulator./C7HKCF6844
Additional information can be obtained from: address as in Annex A.I:
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/C7HKCF6844 to the abovementioned address
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: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: 2 x Ageing Chambers
Reference Number: 3716 E
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: The University of Leeds is looking to purchase two large-scale chambers for conducting accelerated ageing of construction materials. We are not necessarily looking for chambers which will precisely adhere to specific standards. However, we will be looking for solutions which allow us to expose specimens to controlled, aggressive environments such that their deterioration can be accelerated, i.e. controlled gas atmospheres, controlled temperature and humidity, plus exposure to other aggressive agents. These chambers should each have an external size no greater than 3 x 3 m (essential) and offer walk-in access (essential) so that researchers may enter the chambers and place specimens for ageing. We will be looking to expose samples of various dimensions, but up to 2 m long, so the ability to house specimens up to 800kg in weight is needed.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: Not Provided
Currency: Not Provided
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKE42 Leeds

II.2.4) Description of procurement: The University of Leeds is looking to purchase two large-scale chambers for conducting accelerated ageing of construction materials. We are not necessarily looking for chambers which will precisely adhere to specific standards. However, we will be looking for solutions which allow us to expose specimens to controlled, aggressive environments such that their deterioration can be accelerated, i.e. controlled gas atmospheres, controlled temperature and humidity, plus exposure to other aggressive agents. These chambers should each have an external size no greater than 3 x 3 m (essential) and offer walk-in access (essential) so that researchers may enter the chambers and place specimens for ageing. We will be looking to expose samples of various dimensions, but up to 2 m long, so the ability to house specimens up to 800kg in weight is needed.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: As detailed in the SQ
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C7HKCF6844


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description NEGOTIATED
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.4) Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue: No.
IV.1.5) Information about negotiation: No.
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 03/02/2020 Time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: Not Provided
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 4



Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Research%2C-testing-and-scientific-technical-simulator./C7HKCF6844

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C7HKCF6844
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
High Courts of England & Wales
Strand, London, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
University of Leeds
Purchasing Office, 1 - 3 Lifton Villas, Lifton Place, Leeds, LS2 9JZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1133431810, Email: m.a.whitworth@adm.leeds.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
University of Leeds
Purchasing Office, 1 - 3 Lifton Villas, Lifton Place, Leeds, LS2 9JZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1133431810, Email: m.a.whitworth@adm.leeds.ac.uk
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 02/01/2020

Annex A
I) Addresses and contact points from which further information can be obtained:
University of Leeds
Purchasing Office, 1 - 3 Lifton Villas, Lifton Place, Leeds, LS2 9JZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1133431810, Email: m.a.whitworth@adm.leeds.ac.uk
Main Address: www.leeds.ac.uk
NUTS Code: UKE42