Analysis instrument - chromatography system

STAMI shall procure an ion chromatography system with an option for speciating metals in combination with ICP-MS. We would like to replace an outdated ion chromatography system with an instrument that gives us great flexibility and a high usefulness in both research and service provision. The system shall be used …

CPV: 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses), 38500000 Checking and testing apparatus
Deadline:
Jan. 14, 2025, 11 a.m.
Deadline type:
Submitting a bid
Place of execution:
Analysis instrument - chromatography system
Awarding body:
Statens arbeidsmiljøinstitutt
Award number:
24295

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Statens arbeidsmiljøinstitutt
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Analysis instrument - chromatography system
Description : STAMI shall procure an ion chromatography system with an option for speciating metals in combination with ICP-MS. We would like to replace an outdated ion chromatography system with an instrument that gives us great flexibility and a high usefulness in both research and service provision. The system shall be used in routine analyses for determining anions in work air and in addition it shall be included in research and development of methods for speciating metals in extrahed work air samples, e.g. welding smoke. The system must therefore be able to connect to the existing ICP-MS (Agilent 8800 QQQ). ICP-MS has a measurement area from pg/L to g/L. The procurement ́s value is estimated to: NOK 1,200,000 - 2,000,000 excluding VAT. The volume is an estimate and is not binding for the contracting authority. The contracting authority reserves the right to cancel the competition, i.a. in connection with budgetary coverage. See the procurement documents for further information.
Procedure identifier : 93260792-acc1-44d5-947d-77dd91ee274d
Internal identifier : 24295
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : The competition will be held in accordance with the Public Procurement Act from 17 June 2016 no. 73 (LOA), with the accompanying regulations of 12 August 2016 no. 974 (FOA), as well as the provisions in this tender documentation. The competition will be held as TED - Open Tender Contest in accordance with the regulations Parts I and III All interested tenderers can submit tenders for this type of procedure. Negotiations are not allowed. The procurement is announced in the DOFFIN and TED database.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38500000 Checking and testing apparatus

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Analogous situation like bankruptcy under national law : Is the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Bankruptcy : Is the tenderer in a bankruptcy situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Corruption : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a enforceable verdict has been convicted of corruption by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Corruption as defined in Article 3 of the Convention on Combating Corruption, Involving European Communities or European Union Member States (EUT C 195 of 25.6.1997, s. 1), and in Article 2, point 1, in the Council ́s framework decision 2003/568/RIA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (EUT L 192 of 31.7.2003, p. 54). This rejection reason also includes corruption as defined in national law for the contracting authority or supplier.
Arrangement with creditors : Is the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Participation in a criminal organisation : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted verdict of participation in a criminal organisation by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2 of the Council ́s framework decision 2008/841/RIA of 24 October 2008 on control of organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42)
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : Has the tenderer entered into agreement(s) with other tenderers with the intention of turning the competition?
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of environmental provisions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Money laundering or terrorist financing : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of money laundering or financing terrorism by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Money laundering or financing terrorism As defined in Article 1 of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2005/60/EF of 26 October 2005 on preventive measures against the use of the financial system for money laundering and financing terrorism (EUT L 309 of 25.11.2005, p. 15).
Fraud : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted of fraud has been convicted of fraud by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Fraud included in Article 1 of the Convention on protection of the Financial Interests of the European Communities (EFT C 316 of 27.11.1995, p. 48).
Child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of child labour and other forms of human trafficking by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Child labour and other forms of human trafficking as defined in Article 2 of the European Parliament and council directive 2011/36/EU of 5. 1 April 2011 on the prevention and control of human trafficking and the protection of its victims and for compensation of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/629/RIA (EUT L 101 of 15.4.2011, p. 1).
Insolvency : Is the tenderer in an insolvency situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on working conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Assets being administered by liquidator : Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Guilty of misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : Has the tenderer: a) given grossly incorrect information with the notification of the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being fulfilled, b) failed to provide such information, c) made reservations immediately to present the supporting documents requested by the contracting authority, or d) improperly affected the contracting authority ́s decision process to acquire confidential information that could give this an unlawful advantage in connection with competition, or negligently has given misleading information that can have a significant influence on decisions on rejection, selection or award?
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : Are tenderers aware of a conflict of interest as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents?
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : Has the tenderer or an entity associated with the supplier advised the contracting authority or in another way been involved in the planning of the competition?
Guilty of grave professional misconduct : Has the tenderer committed serious errors in professional practice? If relevant, see the definitions in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents.
Early termination, damages or other comparable sanctions : Has the tenderer committed significant breaches of contract in connection with the fulfilment of a previous public contract, a previous contract with a public contracting authority or a previous concession contract, where the breach has led to the cancellation of the contract, compensation or other similar sanctions?
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on social conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Payment of social security contributions : Have tenderers failed to fulfil all their social security obligations in the country where they are established and in their member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Business activities are suspended : Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Payment of taxes : Has the tenderer not fulfilled his tax and duty obligations in the country in which he is established, and in the contracting authority's member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body, or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of acts of terrorism or criminal acts connected to terrorist activities by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Acts of terrorism or criminal acts relating to terrorist activity as defined in Article 1 and 3 of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/475/RIA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (EFT L 164, af 22.6.2002, p. 3). This rejection reason also includes incitement to, participation or attempts to commit such actions as included in Article 4 in the mentioned framework decision.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Analysis instrument - chromatography system
Description : STAMI shall procure an ion chromatography system with an option for speciating metals in combination with ICP-MS. We would like to replace an outdated ion chromatography system with an instrument that gives us great flexibility and a high usefulness in both research and service provision. The system shall be used in routine analyses for determining anions in work air and in addition it shall be included in research and development of methods for speciating metals in extrahed work air samples, e.g. welding smoke. The system must therefore be able to connect to the existing ICP-MS (Agilent 8800 QQQ). ICP-MS has a measurement area from pg/L to g/L. The procurement ́s value is estimated to: NOK 1,200,000 - 2,000,000 excluding VAT. The volume is an estimate and is not binding for the contracting authority. The contracting authority reserves the right to cancel the competition, i.a. in connection with budgetary coverage. See the procurement documents for further information.
Internal identifier : 24295

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38500000 Checking and testing apparatus

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 31/01/2025
Duration end date : 03/02/2025

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Certificates for tax and VAT.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Other economic and financial requirements: Economic and financial position.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : The tenderer fulfils the stated qualification requirements:
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : This fulfils the objective and non-discriminatory criteria or rules that shall be used to select the number of tenderers in the following way: If certain certificates or other forms of documentation are requested, indicate for each individual whether the tenderer is in possession of the requested documents:
Description : If any of these certificates or other forms of documentation are available in electronic form, the certificates are to be provided for each:
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Use of this criterion : Not used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Cost
Name : Prices and Costs
Description :
Weight (percentage, exact) : 20
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Product Quality
Description :
Weight (percentage, exact) : 35
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Delivery
Description :
Weight (percentage, exact) : 10
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Assignment specific competence
Description :
Weight (percentage, exact) : 5
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Environment
Description :
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 17/12/2024 23:00 +00:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=37816

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Advanced or qualified electronic signature or seal (as defined in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014) is required
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 14/01/2025 11:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 68 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 14/01/2025 11:01 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Oslo tingrett

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Statens arbeidsmiljøinstitutt
Registration number : 874761222
Department : Innkjøp
Postal address : Postboks 8149 Dep
Town : OSLO
Postcode : 0033
Country : Norway
Contact point : Jacob Sebastian Scheid
Telephone : +47
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Oslo tingrett
Registration number : 926 725 939
Postal address : Postboks 2106 Vika
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 22 03 52 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : dab18ad6-ad29-4481-9765-18c1994a32ba - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 20/11/2024 12:13 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 20/11/2024 12:26 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00711502-2024
OJ S issue number : 227/2024
Publication date : 21/11/2024