The System must be a Compact Stand-alone Instrument which Provides the Means of Imaging Samples and Living Animals using X-ray Micro-computed Tomography (microCT)

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

A compact stand-alone instrument which provides the means of imaging samples and living animals using X-ray micro-computed tomography (microCT).

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2020-09-21. The procurement was published on 2020-08-21.

Suppliers

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

Who? What? Where?
Procurement history
Date Document
2020-08-21 Contract notice
2020-12-10 Contract award notice
Contract notice (2020-08-21)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
Reference number: MicroCT Rerun
Short description:
โ€œA compact stand-alone instrument which provides the means of imaging samples and living animals using X-ray micro-computed tomography (microCT).โ€
Notice metadata
Original language: English ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Supplies
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use ๐Ÿ“ฆ
Additional CPV: Medical equipments ๐Ÿ“ฆ
Place of performance
NUTS region: Dublin ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

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

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Awarding authority type: Other
Awarding authority name: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Postal address: 123 St Stephens Green
Postal town: Dublin 2
Contact
Internet address: http://www.rcsi.com/dublin ๐ŸŒ
E-mail: ianmiller@rcsi.com ๐Ÿ“ง
Phone: +353 14022394 ๐Ÿ“ž
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=172621&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE ๐ŸŒ
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=172621&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE ๐ŸŒ

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2020-08-21 ๐Ÿ“…
Submission deadline: 2020-09-21 ๐Ÿ“…
Publication date: 2020-08-26 ๐Ÿ“…
Start date: 2020-09-21 ๐Ÿ“…
End date: 2020-12-21 ๐Ÿ“…
Identifiers
Notice number: 2020/S 165-400251
OJ-S issue: 165

Object
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value: 250 000 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Short description:
โ€œThe system must be a compact stand-alone instrument which provides the means of imaging samples and living animals using X-ray micro-computed tomography (microCT).โ€    Show more

โ€œProduct requirement:โ€
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โ€œThe microCT must contain a gantry with a micro-focus X-ray source and a high temporal resolution that performs continuous rotation during imaging.โ€

โ€œThe microCT must have adjustable X-ray source to subject geometry, so that image resolution and field of view (FOV) can be user-defined.โ€

โ€œThe FOV, resolution and scan times must be controlled with pre-determined scanning modes. No micro CT recalibration should be required when scanning modes...โ€    Show more

โ€œThe microCT must have an X-ray shielding and interlocking mechanism that is approved by radiation safety authorities.โ€

โ€œThe microCT must allow imaging of samples and full-size live animals (e.g. mice, hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits) and must be equipped with a...โ€    Show more

โ€œFor live animal imaging, the microCT must provide real-time video display of the animal during the scan on the computer screen and through an X-ray...โ€    Show more

โ€œThe microCT must be equipped with easily removable and cleanable protective gantry covers which prevent sample or animal loss inside the scanner or...โ€    Show more

โ€œFor live animal imaging, the microCT must permit the use of external instrumentation such as gas anaesthesia, injection pumps, physiological monitoring...โ€    Show more

โ€œThe microCT must have a warranty of no less than 12 months from the date of installation.โ€

โ€œThe microCT must be manufactured by a company which has been certified and registered as ISO compliant. Copies of the certifications showing corresponding...โ€    Show more

โ€œThe microCT supplier must have at least a 3-year-long record of peer reviewed publications showing that previous and current models of their microCT...โ€    Show more

โ€œThe microCT supplier must provide five reference sites for already delivered within the EU systems where the instruments were used for microCT specific...โ€    Show more
Estimated value excluding VAT: 250 000 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:
โ€œN/Aโ€
Contract execution
Contract performance conditions:
โ€œN/Aโ€

Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
Tender validity period: 2020-12-21 ๐Ÿ“…
Tender opening date: 2020-09-21 ๐Ÿ“…
Tender opening time: 12:00

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: N/a
Other type of contracting authority: University
Contact
Contact point: Ian Miller
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/362 ๐ŸŒ
Documents URL: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=172621&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE ๐ŸŒ

Complementary information
Review body
Name: Rcsi
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Source: OJS 2020/S 165-400251 (2020-08-21)
Contract award notice (2020-12-10)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Reference number: 174984
Total value of the procurement: 408309.34 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2020-12-10 ๐Ÿ“…
Publication date: 2020-12-15 ๐Ÿ“…
Identifiers
Notice number: 2020/S 244-604263
Refers to notice: 2020/S 165-400251
OJ-S issue: 244
Additional information

โ€œThe funding for this is equipment is from Science Foundation Ireland and RCSI.โ€

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
โ€œProduct Requirement:โ€

โ€œThe FOV, resolution, and scan times must be controlled with pre-determined scanning modes. No micro CT recalibration should be required when scanning modes...โ€    Show more
Show more (1)
โ€œThe microCT must allow imaging of samples and full-size live animals (e.g. mice, hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits), and must be equipped with a...โ€    Show more
Additional information:
โ€œThe funding for this is equipment is from Science Foundation Ireland and RCSI.โ€

Procedure
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): Quality of equipment
Quality criterion (weighting): 50
Quality criterion (name): References and experience of seller
Quality criterion (weighting): 10
Quality criterion (name): Technical support, maintenance and after sales service offered
Price (weighting): 30

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2020-12-01 ๐Ÿ“…
Name: Perkin Elmer Ireland
National registration number: 9672593L
Postal address: C17 The Excnange, Calmount Park, Ballymount
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Phone: +353 12501100 ๐Ÿ“ž
E-mail: peter.carolan@perkinelmer.com ๐Ÿ“ง
Country: Dublin ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Internet address: http://www.perkinelmer.ie ๐ŸŒ
Total value of the procurement: 408309.34 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1

Reference
Additional information

โ€œThis equipment is primarily funded by Science Foundation Ireland under their Infrastructure program and is part funded by RCSI.โ€
Source: OJS 2020/S 244-604263 (2020-12-10)