Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a single main random-access type sample handling/processing platform for the viral serology laboratory which currently receives approximately 168 000 samples and performs 735 200 tests per year. The majority of samples received are blood samples which are investigated using serological methods on immunoassay platforms.
This sample handler/processor is expected to process approximately 90-99 % of the workload of primary sample tubes received in VSER laboratory/NVRL.
Interfacing (through a single data manager/middleware) to allow sample identification and bidirectional transfer of test requests/sample identification/reflex test requests and sample archiving.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2020-01-29.
The procurement was published on 2019-12-17.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“UCD RFT for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Sample Handler to include Processor and Sample Banking/Archiving
LEE757C”
Products/services: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)📦
Short description:
“Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a single main random-access type sample handling/processing platform for the viral serology laboratory...”
Short description
Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a single main random-access type sample handling/processing platform for the viral serology laboratory which currently receives approximately 168 000 samples and performs 735 200 tests per year. The majority of samples received are blood samples which are investigated using serological methods on immunoassay platforms.
This sample handler/processor is expected to process approximately 90-99 % of the workload of primary sample tubes received in VSER laboratory/NVRL.
Interfacing (through a single data manager/middleware) to allow sample identification and bidirectional transfer of test requests/sample identification/reflex test requests and sample archiving.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 400 000 💰
Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a single main random-access type sample handling/processing platform for the viral serology laboratory which currently receives approximately 168 000 samples and performs 735 200 tests per year. The majority of samples received are blood samples which are investigated using serological methods on immunoassay platforms.
This sample handler/processor is expected to process approximately 90-99 % of the workload of primary sample tubes received in VSER laboratory/NVRL.
Interfacing (through a single data manager/middleware) to allow sample identification and bidirectional transfer of test requests/sample identification/reflex test requests and sample archiving.
The platform should be suitable for high throughput and must safely handle clinical samples with potentially high viral titres; there must be strong evidence in the clinical laboratory setting that the platform consistently demonstrates efficient cross-contamination-free liquid handling.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 400 000 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 60
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
Description of renewals:
“UCD reserves the right to extend the term for periods of up to 1 year with a maximum of [4] such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the...”
Description of renewals
UCD reserves the right to extend the term for periods of up to 1 year with a maximum of [4] such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the contracting authority’s obligations at law.
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Options ✅
Description of options:
“The contracting authority estimates that the expenditure on the goods to be covered by the proposed [Goods Contracts] may amount to 285 000,00 EUR (excl....”
Description of options
The contracting authority estimates that the expenditure on the goods to be covered by the proposed [Goods Contracts] may amount to 285 000,00 EUR (excl. VAT) over the initial 12 month term. An estimated annual amount of 30 000,00 EUR (excl. VAT) is available years 1 to 5 inclusive for spare parts and maintenance if required by the contracting authority to cover optional service/maintenance contract extensions. Tenderers must understand that this figure is an estimate only based on current and future expected usage.
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Additional information: All information in relation to this tender is published on www.etenders.gov.i.e
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
List and brief description of conditions: Please see RFT document for further details.
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions: Please see RFT document for further details.
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2020-01-29
14:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2020-01-29
14:00 📅
Complementary information Review body
Name: Office of the High Court
Postal address: Four Courts Ground Floor, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧 Body responsible for mediation procedures
Name: Office of the High Court
Postal address: Four Courts Ground Floor, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧 Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: Office of the High Court
Postal address: Four Courts Ground Floor, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
Source: OJS 2019/S 246-605251 (2019-12-17)
Additional information (2020-01-06) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Postal address: University of Limerick, Co. Limerick
Postal town: Castletroy
Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a single main random-access type sample handling/processing platform for the Viral Serology laboratory...”
Short description
Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a single main random-access type sample handling/processing platform for the Viral Serology laboratory which currently receives approximately 168 000 samples and performs 735 200 tests per year. The majority of samples received are blood samples which are investigated using serological methods on immunoassay platforms.
This sample handler/processor is expected to process approximately 90-99 % of the workload of primary sample tubes received in VSER laboratory/NVRL.
Interfacing (through a single data manager/middleware) to allow sample identification, and bidirectional transfer of test requests/sample identification/reflex test requests and sample archiving.
Complementary information Original notice reference
Notice number in the OJ S: 2019/S 246-605251
Changes Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.2)
Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Old value
Date: 2020-01-29 📅
Time: 14:00
New value
Date: 2020-02-26 📅
Time: 14:00
Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.7)
Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders
Old value
Date: 2020-01-29 📅
Time: 14:00
New value
Date: 2020-02-26 📅
Time: 14:00
Source: OJS 2020/S 004-004737 (2020-01-06)
Additional information (2020-02-26) Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a single main random-access type sample handling/processing platform for the viral serology laboratory...”
Short description
Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a single main random-access type sample handling/processing platform for the viral serology laboratory which currently receives approximately 168 000 samples and performs 735 200 tests per year. The majority of samples received are blood samples which are investigated using serological methods on immunoassay platforms.
This sample handler/processor is expected to process approximately 90-99 % of the workload of primary sample tubes received in VSER laboratory/NVRL.
Interfacing (through a single data manager/middleware) to allow sample identification, and bidirectional transfer of test requests/sample identification/reflex test requests and sample archiving.
Changes Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.2)
Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Old value
Date: 2020-01-29 📅
Time: 14:00
New value
Date: 2020-03-31 📅
Time: 14:00
Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.7)
Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders
Old value
Date: 2020-01-29 📅
Time: 14:00
New value
Date: 2020-03-31 📅
Time: 14:00
Source: OJS 2020/S 042-099178 (2020-02-26)
Additional information (2020-03-12)
Changes Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.2)
Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Old value
Date: 2020-03-29 📅
Time: 14:00
New value
Date: 2020-04-14 📅
Time: 14:00
Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.7)
Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders
Old value
Date: 2020-03-29 📅
Time: 14:00
New value
Date: 2020-04-14 📅
Time: 14:00
Source: OJS 2020/S 054-128347 (2020-03-12)
Contract award notice (2020-07-21) Object Scope of the procurement
Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 285 000 💰
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a single main random-access type sample handling/processing platform for the viral serology laboratory...”
Description of the procurement
Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a single main random-access type sample handling/processing platform for the viral serology laboratory which currently receives approximately 168 000 samples and performs 735 200 tests per year. The majority of samples received are blood samples which are investigated using serological methods on immunoassay platforms.
This sample handler/processor is expected to process approximately 90-99 % of the workload of primary sample tubes received in VSER laboratory/NVRL.
Interfacing (through a single data manager/middleware) to allow sample identification, and bidirectional transfer of test requests/sample identification/reflex test requests and sample archiving.
The platform should be suitable for high throughput and must safely handle clinical samples with potentially high viral titres; there must be strong evidence in the clinical laboratory setting that the platform consistently demonstrates efficient cross-contamination-free liquid handling.
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Quality criterion (name): Quality technical merit
Quality criterion (weighting): 500
Quality criterion (name): After sales service and technical support
Quality criterion (weighting): 150
Quality criterion (name): Method statement
Quality criterion (weighting): 50
Cost criterion (name): Ultimate cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 300
Information about options
Description of options:
“The contracting authority estimates that the expenditure on the goods to be covered by the proposed [Goods Contracts] may amount to EUR 285 000.00 (excl....”
Description of options
The contracting authority estimates that the expenditure on the goods to be covered by the proposed [Goods Contracts] may amount to EUR 285 000.00 (excl. VAT) over the initial 12 month term. An estimated annual amount of EUR 30 000.00 (excl. VAT) is available years 1 to 5 inclusive for spare parts and maintenance if required by the contracting authority to cover optional service/maintenance contract extensions. Tenderers must understand that this figure is an estimate only based on current and future expected usage.
Procedure Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2019/S 246-605251
Award of contract
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Contract Number: 1
Title:
“UCD RFT for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Sample Handler to include Processor and Sample Banking/Archiving”
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2020-07-18 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Beckman Coulter Diagnostics Ltd
National registration number: 485929
Postal address: Lismeehan, O'Callaghans Mills
Postal town: Co. Clare
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 656831100📞
E-mail: ie.commercial@beckman.com📧
Fax: +353 656831122 📠
Region: Southern🏙️
The contractor is an SME ✅ Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 285 000 💰
Currency code: EUR 💰
Lowest offer: 250000.00
Highest offer: 250000.00
Complementary information Review body
Postal town: Dublin 7
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Postal town: Dublin 7
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Postal town: Dublin 7
Source: OJS 2020/S 142-349133 (2020-07-21)