The establishment of a Framework agreement for the supply of specialised analytical equipment for the deployment and use in the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI). Over the coming years NGI want to increase their capability in carrying out non-invasive and micro-invasive analysis of both organic and inorganic material constituents of paintings, works on paper and other artworks in the NGI collection. For this the NGI will need the necessary equipment to facilitate (amongst other things) the NGI’s scientific research laboratory to inform and support the appropriate conservation and storage strategies for pieces of art in its care, as well as providing information on artists' techniques throughout history. Within this Framework Agreement RFT is included the first mini-competition for the initial supply of a benchtop FTIR microscope that will be used for in-house study and identification of materials in the NGI collection. Beyond the supply of the benchtop FTIR Microscope, the NGI will be hoping to acquire, subject to budgetary approval, the following additional pieces of equipment over the lifetime (4 years, initially) of this Framework agreement: 1. FTIR microscope (included in this tender) 2. Raman microscope 3. Portable FTIR 4. Benchtop scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersion spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) While the above matches the current priorities of the NGI team it must be recognised that these needs and budget conditions can change, so the full listing (of items 2-4) is made for the purpose of establishing the appropriate Framework suppliers, but do not constitute a commitment to purchase such items at this time For simplicity in this tender the following lotting will be used: • Lot 1: Membership of the Analytical Equipment Framework • Lot 2: Supply of the benchtop FTIR Microscope
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2023-09-19.
The procurement was published on 2023-08-15.
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: NGI Analytical Equipment Framework and FTIR Microscope RFT
Products/services: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)📦
Short description:
“The establishment of a Framework agreement for the supply of specialised analytical equipment for the deployment and use in the National Gallery of Ireland...”
Short description
The establishment of a Framework agreement for the supply of specialised analytical equipment for the deployment and use in the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI). Over the coming years NGI want to increase their capability in carrying out non-invasive and micro-invasive analysis of both organic and inorganic material constituents of paintings, works on paper and other artworks in the NGI collection. For this the NGI will need the necessary equipment to facilitate (amongst other things) the NGI’s scientific research laboratory to inform and support the appropriate conservation and storage strategies for pieces of art in its care, as well as providing information on artists' techniques throughout history. Within this Framework Agreement RFT is included the first mini-competition for the initial supply of a benchtop FTIR microscope that will be used for in-house study and identification of materials in the NGI collection. Beyond the supply of the benchtop FTIR Microscope, the NGI will be hoping to acquire, subject to budgetary approval, the following additional pieces of equipment over the lifetime (4 years, initially) of this Framework agreement: 1. FTIR microscope (included in this tender) 2. Raman microscope 3. Portable FTIR 4. Benchtop scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersion spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) While the above matches the current priorities of the NGI team it must be recognised that these needs and budget conditions can change, so the full listing (of items 2-4) is made for the purpose of establishing the appropriate Framework suppliers, but do not constitute a commitment to purchase such items at this time For simplicity in this tender the following lotting will be used: • Lot 1: Membership of the Analytical Equipment Framework • Lot 2: Supply of the benchtop FTIR Microscope
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 600 000 💰
Information about lots
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
1️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 1: Membership of the Analytical Equipment Framework
Title
Lot Identification Number: 1
Description
Additional products/services: Spectrometers📦
Additional products/services: Detection and analysis apparatus📦
Place of performance: Dublin🏙️
Description of the procurement:
“The establishment of a Framework agreement for the supply of specialised analytical equipment for the deployment and use in the National Gallery of Ireland...”
Description of the procurement
The establishment of a Framework agreement for the supply of specialised analytical equipment for the deployment and use in the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI). Over the coming years NGI want to increase their capability in carrying out non-invasive and micro-invasive analysis of both organic and inorganic material constituents of paintings, works on paper and other artworks in the NGI collection. For this the NGI will need the necessary equipment to facilitate (amongst other things) the NGI’s scientific research laboratory to inform and support the appropriate conservation and storage strategies for pieces of art in its care, as well as providing information on artists' techniques throughout history. Within this Framework Agreement RFT is included the first mini-competition for the initial supply of a benchtop FTIR microscope that will be used for in-house study and identification of materials in the NGI collection. Beyond the supply of the benchtop FTIR Microscope, the NGI will be hoping to acquire, subject to budgetary approval, the following additional pieces of equipment over the lifetime (4 years, initially) of this Framework agreement: 1. FTIR microscope (included in this tender) 2. Raman microscope 3. Portable FTIR 4. Benchtop scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersion spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) While the above matches the current priorities of the NGI team it must be recognised that these needs and budget conditions can change, so the full listing (of items 2-4) is made for the purpose of establishing the appropriate Framework suppliers, but do not constitute a commitment to purchase such items at this time For simplicity in this tender the following lotting will be used: • Lot 1: Membership of the Analytical Equipment Framework • Lot 2: Supply of the benchtop FTIR Microscope
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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 600 000 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 48
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
Description of renewals: Up to two extensions of 24 months each.
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 2: Supply of the benchtop FTIR Microscope
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 100 000 💰
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators
Description
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 10
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 8 years:
“The duration is aligned with the expected operational life of the equipment that will be supplied.” Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2023-09-19
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 6
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2023-09-19
12:30 📅
Complementary information Review body
Name: The High Court
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
URL: https://courts.ie🌏
Source: OJS 2023/S 158-503252 (2023-08-15)