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This Central Bedfordshire College project involves the acquisition of specialist advanced manufacturing and engineering teaching equipment which will be housed in the new build Engineering and Technology centre in Leighton Buzzard opening on ...

Contract notice

Supplies

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)Name and addresses
Central Bedfordshire College
Kingsway, Dunstable
Bedford
LU5 4HG
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7887456422
E-mail:
NUTS code: UKH2

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.centralbeds.ac.uk

I.2)Joint procurement
I.3)Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://suppliers.multiquote.com
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Central Bedfordshire College
Kingsway, Dunstable
Bedford
LU5 4HG
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7887456422
E-mail:
NUTS code: UKH2

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.centralbeds.ac.uk

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://suppliers.multiquote.com
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the abovementioned address
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:

Supply and Installation of Mechanical and Engineering Teaching Equipment at Central Bedfordshire College.

Reference number: CA3930
II.1.2)Main CPV code
42620000
II.1.3)Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4)Short description:

This Central Bedfordshire College project involves the acquisition of specialist advanced manufacturing and engineering teaching equipment which will be housed in the new build Engineering and Technology centre in Leighton Buzzard opening on 1.9.2017.

II.1.5)Estimated total value
II.1.6)Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots: 5
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 5
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:

2 OF - 4 Axis CNC Milling Training Systems:

Lot No: 1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
42620000
42637300
42623000
42637000
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: UKH22
Main site or place of performance:

Leighton Buzzard.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

The requirement is for 2 x 8 tool station automated system that will allow students to develop skills in working with complex designs as expected in the advanced manufacturing arena. Please see tender documentation for further detail. To view tender documents please do so by logging into http://www.multiquote.com/.

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
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 1
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:

2 OF - CNC Lathe Training Systems:

Lot No: 2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
42621100
42620000
42621000
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: UKH22
Main site or place of performance:

Leighton Buzzard.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Requirement is for 2 x 8 Tool post automated carousel system that will allow students to develop skills in working with complex designs as expected in the advanced manufacturing arena. Please see tender documentation for further detail. To view tender documents please do so by logging into http://www.multiquote.com/.

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
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 1
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:

2 OF - 3D Printer Training Systems

Lot No: 3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
42621100
42620000
42621000
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: UKH22
Main site or place of performance:

Leighton Buzzard.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Technology must be able to support a range of materials that will allow students scope to develop industry standard skills. Please see tender documentation for further detail. To view tender documents please do so by logging into http://www.multiquote.com/.

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
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 1
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:

1 OF - Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Training Systems:

Lot No: 4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
38424000
38422000
38423000
38540000
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: UKH22
Main site or place of performance:

Leightin Buzzard.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Industry standard Bridge / Standard Manual air assisted capable of 4-Axis probing including Granite table capable of supporting up to 20Kg products. Software control and management system should be common IT compatible and not dependant on programming knowledge so that quality reports can easily be edited/collated as appropriate. Please see tender documentation for further detail. To view tender documents please do so by logging into http://www.multiquote.com/.

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
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 1
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:

1 of Laser Cutting Training Systems

Lot No: 5
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
42610000
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: UKH22
Main site or place of performance:

Leighton Buzzard.

II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

Type: Enclosed CO2 Laser system that is able to operate independent of outside systems i.e. the need for additional compressed air or venting systems and is capable of cutting to a minimum depth of 8mm with a Cutting Surface/Bed size A1. Please see tender documentation for further detail. To view tender documents please do so by logging into http://www.multiquote.com/.

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
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 1
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.12)Information about electronic catalogues
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information

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:

Bidders will need to supply 3 contracts where they have supplied similar equipment. Please see tender documentation for further information.

III.1.2)Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:

In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the ‘Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. Candidates will need to provide details of turnover, profit and capital and reserves for previous 2 years. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:

Minimum Insurance Levels: 5 000 000 GBP PL & EL, please see tender documents for further information.

III.1.3)Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:

In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the ‘Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. Candidates will need to provide details of enrolment on professional or trade registers and details on whether bankruptcy, convictions of professional misconduct, non payment relating to social security contributions or taxes applies to the economic operator. Economic operators may be excluded from participation if any of these circumstances applies. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:

In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the ‘Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. Candidates will need to provide evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

III.1.5)Information about reserved contracts
III.2)Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:
III.2.3)Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
IV.1.4)Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
IV.1.6)Information about electronic auction
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2)Administrative information
IV.2.1)Previous publication concerning this procedure
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 10/04/2017
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.3)Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
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
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders
Date: 07/04/2017
Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2)Information about electronic workflows
VI.3)Additional information:
VI.4)Procedures for review
VI.4.1)Review body
Central Bedfordshire College
Central Bedfordshire College
Dunstable
LU5 4HG
United Kingdom
VI.4.2)Body responsible for mediation procedures
VI.4.3)Review procedure
VI.4.4)Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
10/03/2017