Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto
Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2
Description:
This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy on behalf of The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) to prospective Proponents to submit Proposals for the provision of Dynamic Light Scattering Instrument as further described in the RFP.
A Dynamic Light Scattering instrument is required for analyzing size and size distribution of nano- and micro- scale particles. The system should be capable of measuring particle sizes over a large range as well as measuring particle concentration. It should be equipped with an excitation laser, a highly sensitive detector, and sample temperature control.
The DLS should be suitable for different users and broad range of sample types hence, ease of operation, reliability and automation are extremely important. The system should demonstrate good value for money, balancing high performance with ease of use, minimal training, minimal maintenance and easy access to long-term technical support.
The system is expected to include all of the following components and is expected to meet or exceed the characteristics for each component listed in the RFP.
Tendering Website:
Proponents will find the complete RFP Documents at: https://www.merx.com/
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested Proponents may submit a response.
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document.
Submission Details:
Suppliers shall submit their response using Bonfire at: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/
Submission Deadline:
See Closing Date below.
Public Opening:
Not Applicable
Conditions for Participation:
Not applicable
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
Appendix-Form
Appendix B-Submission Form
Appendix C-Rate Bid Form
Appendix D-References Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
Scored Submission Requirements:
Rated Criteria Category--------------------Weighting (Points)
1 Experience and Qualifications--------5
2 Minimum Requirements---------------40
3 Delivery, Installation and Training---15
4 Warranty and Service-------------------20
5 Pricing--------------------------------------20
Total Points------------------------------------100
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
Delivery Date: delivery should be around April 2018
This procurement is covered by:
- Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
- Chapter 9 of the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement
- Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union
Time-Frame for Delivery/Duration of Agreement:
It is the University’s intention to enter into the Form of Agreement based on Appendix A with only one (1) legal entity. The term of the Agreement is to be for a period of two (2) years with an option in favour of the University to extend the Agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to four (4) years at one (1) year intervals. It is anticipated that the Agreement will be executed on or around April 2018
Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto may identify one or more suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification.
Electronic Auction:
The process does not involve an electronic auction.
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document, which contains the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.
