CONTRACT NOTICE – OFFICIAL JOURNAL
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Section I: Contracting Authority
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I.1)
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Name, Address and Contact Point(s)
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Swansea University |
The Purchasing Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park |
Swansea |
SA2 8PP |
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Sue Davies |
+44 1792295890 |
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www.swansea.ac.uk
http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345
etenderwales BravoSolution
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
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I.2)
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Type of contracting Authority and Main Activity or Activities
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Section II: Object of the Contract
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II.1)
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Description
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II.1.1)
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Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authorityTender for Marine Science Research Vessel (SEACAMS2) |
II.1.2(a))
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Type of works contract
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II.1.2(b))
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Type of supplies contract
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II.1.2(c))
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Type of service contract
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II.1.2)
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Main site or location of works, place of delivery or performance
SWANSEA
UKL18 |
II.1.3)
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This notice involves
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II.1.4)
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Information on framework agreement (if applicable)
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Number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged
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Duration of the framework agreement
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Justification for a framework agreement the duration of which exceeds four years
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Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
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Frequency and value of the contracts to be awarded |
II.1.5)
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Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
The SEACAMS2 project focuses on development of innovative change in the marine and coastal Low Carbon Economy of Wales. SEACAMS2 will boost investment in renewable energy and sustainable resource sectors by facilitating the translation of research to business activity, meeting burgeoning demand for coordinated information, data and modelling of coastal/marine processes. The project is managed through a partnership with Bangor University and part-funded by Welsh Government through the European Regional Development Funds
The primary requirement is for a research vessel which offers a stable, safe platform for operation in the area of Swansea Bay (maximum of 26 passengers) and the Bristol Channel and Irish Sea (maximum of 12 passengers), with adequate space for the conduct of research and training.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=36048
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II.1.6)
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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
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45244000 |
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II.1.7)
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Contract covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) |
II.1.8)
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Division into lots No |
II.1.9)
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Will variants be accepted
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II.2)
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Quantity or Scope of the Contract
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II.2.1)
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Total quantity or scope |
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II.2.2)
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Options |
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Provisional timetable for recourse to these options
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Number of possible renewals
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In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated time frame for subsequent contracts
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Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial and Technical Information
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III.1)
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Conditions Relating to the Contract
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III.1.1)
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Deposits and guarantees required
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III.1.2)
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Main Terms of financing and payment and/or reference to the relevant provisions
The funding for this contract may be provided from a number of different sources including the Welsh Government, UK Government, European Investment Bank Loan or European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government.
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III.1.3)
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Legal form to be taken by the grouping of suppliers, contractors or service providers to whom the contract is to be awarded
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III.1.4)
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Other particular conditions to which the performance of the contract is subject
This tender is being conducted electronically via etenderwales BravoSolution. All correspondence relating to this tender must be conducted via the BravoSolution Message Board and no contact should be attempted with the University departmental staff.
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III.2)
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Conditions for Participation
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III.2.1)
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Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
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III.2.2)
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Economic and financial capacity
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III.2.3)
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Technical capacity
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III.2.4)
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Reserved contracts
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Section IV: Procedure
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IV.1)
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Type of Procedure
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Justification for the choice of accelerated procedure
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IV.1.1)
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Have candidates already been selected? No |
IV.1.2)
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Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate |
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Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates
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IV.1.3)
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Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
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IV.2)
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Award Criteria
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No
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Yes
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No
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IV.2.2)
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An electronic auction will be used No
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IV.3 Administrative Information
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IV.3.1)
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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority
T103(15)
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IV.3.2)
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Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
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Other previous publications
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IV.3.3)
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Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents
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IV.3.4)
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Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate 23-11-2015
12:00 |
IV.3.5)
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Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
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IV.3.6)
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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up
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IV.3.7)
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Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
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IV.3.8)
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Conditions for opening tenders
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23-11-2015
12:00 Swansea University (via etenderwales BravoSolution)
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Section VI: Other Information
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VI.1)
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Indicate whether this procurement is a recurrent one and the Estimated timing for further notices to be published
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VI.2)
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Does the contract relate to a Project/Programme financed by Community Funds? Yes
This project is managed through a partnership with Bangor University and part-funded by Welsh Government through the European Regional Development Funds
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VI.3)
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Additional Information
As part of the tender process, a site visit has been arranged for suppliers, on Tuesday 10th November 2015. This visit will provide an opportunity for companies to gain some insight into the scope of the project and specification as well as to ask questions relating to the tender process.
Those companies wishing to attend should submit their request by 12 noon on Friday 6th November 2015 via the BravoSolution Message Board facility, providing the staff names of those attending (suppliers are respectfully asked to limit attendees to two company representatives only). Details regard start time, duration and site location will be sent via the Message Board, on receipt of visit request.
(WA Ref:36048)
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VI.4)
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Procedures for appeal
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VI.4.1)
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Body responsible for appeal procedures
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Body responsible for mediation procedures
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VI.4.2)
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Lodging of appeals
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VI.4.3)
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Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
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VI.5)
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Dispatch date of this Notice 26-10-2015 |
ANNEX A
Additional Addresses and Contact Points
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I)
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Address and contact points from which further information can be obtained
etenderwales BravoSolution |
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UK |
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https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html |
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II)
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Address and contact points from which specifications and additional documentation may be obtained
etenderwales BravoSolution |
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UK |
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https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html |
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III)
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Address and contact points to which Tenders/Requests to Participate must be sent
etenderwales BravoSolution |
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UK |
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https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html |
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