A single operator framework agreement for the procurement by lease hire of 1 Additive Manufacturing Powder Bed Machine for polymer powder processing, and consumables

Irish Manufacturing Research Ltd

IMR is establishing a single operator framework agreement for the procurement by lease hire of 1 Additive Manufacturing Powder Bed Machine for polymer powder processing, commonly known as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) machines, for a period of two years, for its Additive Manufacturing Laboratory located in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
In addition to the system, IMR is seeking the provision of parameters and materials for the above mentioned machine. These will be drawn-down as required over the lifetime of the framework and will be dependent on the actual usage and the ongoing research projects needs.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2017-01-27. The procurement was published on 2016-12-23.

Suppliers

The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:

• EOS GmbH

Who?

• Irish Manufacturing Research Ltd

What?

Procurement history

Date	Document
2016-12-23	Contract notice
2017-07-05	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2016-12-23)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
Short description:

IMR is establishing a single operator framework agreement for the procurement by lease hire of 1 Additive Manufacturing Powder Bed Machine for polymer powder processing, commonly known as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) machines, for a period of two years, for its Additive Manufacturing Laboratory located in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. In addition to the system, IMR is seeking the provision of parameters and materials for the above mentioned machine. These will be drawn-down as required over the lifetime of the framework and will be dependent on the actual usage and the ongoing research projects needs.

Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Supplies
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery 📦
Additional CPV: Plastics in primary forms 📦
Place of performance
NUTS region: ie012 🏙️

Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Type of bid: Submission for all lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law
Awarding authority name: Irish Manufacturing Research Ltd
Postal address: Unit 4, Greenogue Business Plaza, Co. Dublin
Postal town: Rathcoole
Contact
Internet address: http://www.imr.ie 🌏
E-mail: procurement@imr.ie 📧
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106802&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106802&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2016-12-23 📅
Submission deadline: 2017-01-27 📅
Publication date: 2016-12-28 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2016/S 250-460604
OJ-S issue: 250
Additional information

All information relating to tenders is published on www.etenders.gov.ie only.

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

In addition to the system, IMR is seeking the provision of parameters and materials for the above mentioned machine. These will be drawn-down as required over the lifetime of the framework and will be dependent on the actual usage and the ongoing research projects needs.

Estimated total value: 600 000 EUR 💰
Short description:

Estimated value excluding VAT: 600 000 EUR 💰
Duration: 24 months
Description of renewals:

The framework agreement will operate for a period of two (2) years with the option of to extend for further periods of one (1) year subject to a maximum of four (4) years. The option to extend will be subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.

Additional information:

All information relating to tenders is published on

www.etenders.gov.ie only.

Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: IMR, Additive Manufacturing Laboratory, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

Procedure
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Tender validity period: 12 months
Tender opening date: 2017-01-27 📅
Tender opening time: 12:00

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: IE 3307369PH
Contact
Contact point: Melanie Horkan
Internet address: www.imr.ie 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/111696 🌏
Documents URL: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106802&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Additional information

Etenders RFT ID: 112632.

1) The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement is in the region of 600 000 EUR (ex. VAT) over the lifetime of the agreement. It is emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement. Note: that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.

2) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The Contracting Authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.

3) This is the sole call for competition for this service.

4) The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.

5) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.

6) It will be a condition of award that tenderers are tax compliant.

7) If for any reason it is not possible to establish the framework agreement or award the initial contract to the designated successful tenderer emerging from this competitive process; the contracting authority reserves the right to establish the framework with the next highest scoring tenderer on the basis of the terms advertised at any time during the tender validity period. This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion

8) At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.

9) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words ‘or equivalent’ will always be appended.

10) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the Contracting Authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.

Complementary information
Review body
Name: High Court
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2016/S 250-460604 (2016-12-23)

Contract award notice (2017-07-05)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

IMR is establishing a single operator framework agreement for the procurement by lease hire of one Additive Manufacturing Powder Bed Machine for polymer powder processing, commonly known as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) machines, for a period of two years, for its Additive Manufacturing Laboratory located in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. In addition to the system, IMR is seeking the provision of parameters and materials for the above mentioned machine. These will be drawndown as required over the lifetime of the framework and will be dependent on the actual usage and the ongoing research projects needs.

Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Contracting authority
Identity
Postal address: Unit A, Aerodrome Business Park, Co. Dublin

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2017-07-05 📅
Publication date: 2017-07-08 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2017/S 129-263480
Refers to notice: 2016/S 250-460604
OJ-S issue: 129

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

In addition to the system, IMR is seeking the provision of parameters and materials for the above mentioned machine. These will be drawndown as required over the lifetime of the framework and will be dependent on the actual usage and the ongoing research projects needs.

Procedure
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): B(i) — Mandatory Requirements Section 5.1.1 — sections 1-6
Quality criterion (weighting): 2500
Quality criterion (name): B(ii) — Non Mandatory Requirements Section 5.1.2 — sections 7-11
Quality criterion (weighting): 1500
Quality criterion (name): C — Delivery
Quality criterion (weighting): 500
Quality criterion (name): D — Collaboration Agreement between tenderer and IMR
Quality criterion (weighting): 1000
Quality criterion (name): E- Quality & Experience of technical resources
Cost criterion: A — Ultimate Cost
Cost weighting: 3000

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2017-06-27 📅

Reference
Additional information

Etenders RFT ID: 112632

Source: OJS 2017/S 129-263480 (2017-07-05)

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