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CfT: NGI Analytical Equipment Framework and FTIR Microscope RFT

Name of Contracting Authority:
National Gallery of Ireland
Title:
NGI Analytical Equipment Framework and FTIR Microscope RFT
CfT CA Unique ID:
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
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
Procurement Type:
Supplies
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement Timeframe:
09/09/2027 00:00
CPV Codes:
38000000-Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38433000-Spectrometers
38430000-Detection and analysis apparatus
Contact Point:
Nick Bennett
Award per Item:
Yes
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE061
Estimated value (EUR):
600,000
Awarded (CAN) value:
600,000
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
19/09/2023 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
12/09/2023 12:00
Tenders Opening Date:
19/09/2023 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
Yes
Number Of Lots:
2
Lot Name(1)
Lot 1: Membership of the Analytical Equipment Framework   Award per Item: No
Lot Name(2)
Lot 2: Supply of the benchtop FTIR Microscope   Award per Item: No
Tenders For Lots:
All Lots
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
48 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
180 days
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
Yes
Date of Publication/Invitation:
17/08/2023 15:26
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:470338-202...
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two