Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
UK
Telephone: +44 1612752160
E-mail: procurement@manchester.ac.uk
NUTS: UKD3
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.procurement.manchester.ac.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) Scanners for the National Research Facility in Lab XCT
Reference number: 2020-1668-XRCTS-TB-PC
II.1.2) Main CPV code
38000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This project will create a UK National Research Facility (NRF) that will be accessible to both academics and industrial users with Manchester as the hub along with a number of spokes.
Our research group the National Research Facility in Lab XCT which constitutes The University of Manchester, The University of Warwick, University College London (UCL) and the University of Southampton wish to enhance the capabilities of their facilities.
It is our intention to make the NRF the World leading centre for lab X-ray CT. We are focused on providing our users access they need to the expertise, support and data analysis tools they need to exploit X-ray CT for their own research and understanding. Through this equipment our ambition is to also provide cutting-edge capabilities for the acquisition of unique datasets.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
2 462 412.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
4 426 498.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Large Volume Correlative X-Ray CT Scanner
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38300000
33111000
38400000
38582000
38947000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
The University of Manchester.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We wanted to collect very large voxel number datasets which push the resolution-field of view ratio into new areas and allow for the surveying and statistical analysis across huge volumes. This should be delivered in a user friendly way.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Test procedure
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical support
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Walk in Sub-micron X-Ray CT Scanner
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38300000
33111000
38582000
38400000
38947000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
The University of Manchester.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We wanted to realise an instrument unique in the World for conducting in-situ experiments in the lab with sub-micron resolution. Here we wanted to push the envelope of speed and resolution, whilst maintaining a practical platform to integrate multiple sample environments. This system will be installed into an existing interlocked radiation shielded room. The experimental setup, scanning and data pipeline should all be dedicated to ensuring a seamless process for 4D studies.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Test procedure
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Technical support
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Source Upgrade for Zeiss Versa 520
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38300000
33111000
38582000
38400000
38947000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
The University of Manchester.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Source upgrade for Zeiss Versa 520 including full integration into current and future control systems and software.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Technical support
/ Weighting: 15
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
A Metrology Grade X-ray Computed Tomography Scanner for the UK National Research Facility
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38300000
33111000
38582000
38400000
38947000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
University of Warwick.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As part of a planned expansion of facilities within the IMC Building, there existed a requirement for a metrology grade CT scanner for industrial applications. The major theme centres on metrology for manufacturing but will also be used for analysis on batteries, low carbon mobility and materials development.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Ability to meet specification and performance
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: MPE evaluation/component testing
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Ability to meet delivery timescales
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support and warranty
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Total cost
/ Weighting: 20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
A Large-scale, High-resolution X-ray Scanning Capability for the UK National Research Facility AND an Enclosure for the Large-scale X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning Capability
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38300000
33111000
38582000
38400000
38947000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
University of Southampton.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Southampton wished to purchase a large-scale, high-resolution X-ray CT scanning capability and an enclosure.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Ability to meet specification and performance for scanner and enclosure
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Component test results
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Ability to meet delivery timescales
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Adaptability/integration of enclosure to X-ray scanning hardware
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support and warranty
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Total cost
/ Weighting: 20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
A Large-scale, High-resolution X-ray Scanning Capability for the UK National Research Facility
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38300000
33111000
38582000
38400000
38947000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
University of Southampton.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This project will create a UK National Research Facility (NRF), primarily supporting engineering and the physical sciences, that will be accessible to both academics and industrial users, with Manchester as the lead and a number of partners of which Southampton is one.
Tenders were invited for a large-scale X-ray CT scanning capability, addressing both physically large, and complex samples (hybrid multi-material components and assembled systems), whilst maintaining high spatial resolution. We anticipated this will be a somewhat bespoke combination of both X-ray hardware, sample gantry, control systems and large high-energy shielded room. As well as standard cone-beam CT imaging for immediate turn-key operation, we intend to deploy capabilities developed within recent research projects (experimental and computational,
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Ability to meet specification and performance for scanner
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Component test results
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Ability to meet delivery timescales
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Adaptability/integration of X-Ray scanning hardware to the enclosure
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support and warranty
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Total cost
/ Weighting: 20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Enclosure for the Large-scale X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning Capability
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38300000
33111000
38582000
38400000
38947000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
University of Southampton.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University wished to procure an enclosure for the large-scale X-ray scanning capability.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Ability to meet specification and performance
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Adaptability to X-ray scanning hardware
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Ability to meet delivery timescales
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support and warranty
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Total cost
/ Weighting: 20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
A High-resolution, High-speed X-ray Computed Tomography Scanner
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38300000
33111000
38582000
38400000
38947000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
University College London.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A High-resolution, High-speed X-ray computed tomography scanner.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Tender specification
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
- Accelerated procedure
Justification:
Due to the pressing need to start our research and to fit in with funding requirements.
IV.1.8) Information about 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:
2020/S 202-492046
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Large Volume Correlative X-Ray CT Scanner
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FEI UK Ltd
Altrincham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
446 317.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
954 945.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Walk in Sub-micron X-Ray CT Scanner
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd
Leatherhead
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
554 470.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
1 170 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Source Upgrade for Zeiss Versa 520
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carl Zeiss Ltd
Cambourne
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: A Metrology Grade X-ray Computed Tomography Scanner for the UK National Research Facility
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carl Zeiss Ltd
1030 Cambourne Business Park
Cambridge
CB23 6DW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
459 024.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
656 020.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: A Large-scale, High-resolution X-ray Scanning Capability for the UK National Research Facility AND an Enclosure for the Large-scale X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning Capability
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diondo, GmbH
Ruhrallee 14
Hattingen
455255
DE
NUTS: DE
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
702 801.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
1 354 639.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 6
Title: A Large-scale, High-resolution X-ray Scanning Capability for the UK National Research Facility
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 7
Title: Enclosure for the Large-scale X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning Capability
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 8
Title: A High-resolution, High-speed X-ray Computed Tomography Scanner
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court of Justice of England
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The University of Manchester
Manchester
M13 9PL
UK
E-mail: procurement@manchester.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/04/2021