Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto
Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2
Description:
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, is the prime research-intensive institution of its kind in Canada and as part of its long-standing research mission conducts a multitude of fundamental science, clinical as well as contract research the relies heavily on the use of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The Faculty, through the office of the vice dean (research), invites proposals for the supply, delivery, installation and user-training for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to continue ongoing studies in the areas including but not limited to (dental) biomaterials, cell and tissue engineering, characterization of mineralized tissues such as bone, dentin and enamel, implant dentistry and microbiology.
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
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)
C.1 Experience and Qualifications-15
C.2 Minimum Requirements-30
C.3 Delivery Requirements-15
C.4 Installation and Testing Requirements-05
C.5 Training Requirements-05
C.6 Warranty, Maintenance, and Service-10
D. Pricing-20
Total Points-100
Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP Documents.
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:
The term of the Agreement is to be for a period of one (1) year. It is anticipated that the Agreement will be executed on or around October 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.
