The Supply of Lasers and Associated Equipment
A Tender Notice
by APUC LTD
- Source
- OJEU
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 3 year
- Value
- 12M
- Sector
- INDUSTRIAL
- Published
- 21 Apr 2023
- Delivery
- To 25 Sep 2026 (est.)
- Deadline
- 26 May 2023 12:00
Concepts
Location
Glasgow
2 buyers
- Apuc Glasgow
Description
The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Laser Systems plus Associated Equipment, Accessories, Maintenance and Servicing for the further and higher education sector and other public bodies in Scotland and the UK. The Authority are seeking to, through this tendering process, minimise the resource required to complete purchases for laser systems plus associated equipment, accessories, maintenance and servicing. A maximum of up to 15 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on this framework agreement.
Lot Division
| 1 | Lasers and Coherent Sources The supply, installation and commissioning of Lasers and Coherent Sources including, but not limited to the following Laser solutions for scientific and industrial research purposes along with custom products: -Femtosecond Lasers -Picosecond Lasers -Nanosecond Pulsed Lasers -Pulsed Lasers -Continuous Wave Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) Lasers -Fibre Lasers -Tunable Lasers -Fibre Coupled Laser Sources -Compact Laser Modules -Helium Neon Lasers -Optical Amplifiers -Argon Ion Lasers -Nitrogen Lasers -Nitrogen DPSS & SLM Lasers |
| 2 | Optical Spectrometers and Cameras The supply, installation and commissioning of Optical Spectrometers and Cameras and associated equipment and components. |
| 3 | Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) Laser and LED Systems The supply, installation and commissioning of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) systems utilising both Laser or LED light sources and associated components. |
| 4 | Laser Micromachining Systems The supply, commissioning and installation of the tools and systems for use in the process of Laser Micromachining plus associated components. |
| 5 | Laser Safety Products and Protective Equipment The supply, delivery and where necessary, commissioning of Laser Safety Products and Protective Equipment including, but not limited to the following: -Laser Safety Eyewear -Laser Warning Sign and Labels -Laser Safety Curtains -Beam Blocks -ESD Protection |
| 6 | Optomechanical Equipment and Accessories The supply, comissioning and installation of Optomechanical Equipment and Accessories including, but not limited to: Optical Tables and Workstations, Breadboards and Supports, Optomechanical Components and Assemblies plus Optical Metrology Equipment (wave meters) |
| 7 | Flow Cytometry Lasers and Associated Equipment The supply, commissioning and installation of Flow Cytometry Lasers and Associated Equipment and Accessories. |
| 8 | Laser Spare Parts and Associated Accessories The supply and delivery of laser spare parts and components and associated accessories including, but not limited to associated assemblies, rods and crystals, conversion screens and UV/IR Viewers |
| 9 | Maintenance, Service and Upgrade of Lasers and Associated Systems Maintenance, Service and Upgrade of Lasers and Associated Systems including, but not limited to the comprehensive or preventative maintenance of equipment included in this framework agreement which is out with its agreed warranty period including existing equipment located in institutions. |
Award Criteria
| Technical | 60.0 |
| PRICE | 40.0 |
CPV Codes
- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 38434510 - Cytometers
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 33128000 - Medical laser other than for surgery
- 18142000 - Safety visors
- 33735100 - Protective goggles
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
Suppliers should confirm they will be in a position to complete (at point of award) the following: Appendix A Form of Tender Appendix B Freedom of Information Appendix D APUC Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct Appendix G Declaration of Non-involvement in Serious Organised Crime Appendix H Declaration of Non-involvement in Human Trafficking Appendix I SCM RP Section 1 – Company Profile Living Wage Status Please provide details on your position on the Real Living Wage. This information should be submitted in the Technical envelope. It is for information only and will not be scored. Prompt Payment Tenderers must confirm that payment of subcontractors at all stages of the supply chain will be made within a maximum of 30 days and that this will be managed. This information should be submitted in the Technical envelope. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 49192. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Sub-Contracting is not a significant part of the overall anticipated contract spend. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractor will work with the Authority to deliver Community Benefits or social value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the Framework Agreement. Examples of Community Benefits or social value are providing training opportunities to staff and students, graduate placements and supply chain development in the local community. (SC Ref:727993)
Reference
- OJEU 238588-2023