Ultrapure Water System

Description

This project is to source an Ultrapure Water system to supply ASTM D5127 E1.3 water at a maximum capacity of >2000 litres per hour to ISO 5 cleanrooms for Silicon and III-V semiconductor device processing. This is a replacement for the current obsolete system in place. The system will be located on the 4th floor of the Mountbatten Building on the Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton. Lot 1: This project is to source an Ultrapure Water system to supply ASTM D5127 E1.3 water at a maximum capacity of >2000 litres per hour to ISO 5 cleanrooms for Silicon and III-V semiconductor device processing. This is a replacement for the current obsolete system in place. The system will be located on the 4th floor of the Mountbatten Building on the Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton. The University is conducting this procurement using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the Goods described in the Specification. The University proposes to enter into a Contract for up to 5 years and 3 months with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of an estimated delivery lead time of 3 months followed by a 1 year warranty period which will commence upon delivery, installation and acceptance, and 4 x 12 month optional extensions to the warranty period. Should the estimated delivery date be exceeded, the contract length will be extended and the initial 1 year warranty period will begin upon delivery and completion of Site Acceptance Testing. The Contract will be effective upon signing. The estimated value of the proposal is £925,000.00 (excluding VAT). Whilst bidders are expected to provide a proposal that falls within this budget, for the benefit of doubt, the University reserves the right to automatically exclude any bidders who's proposal exceeds this figure. All related components, delivery, installation, commissioning, training and warranties MUST be included within the proposal. Details of current expenditure or potential future uptake are given as a guide based on past purchasing and current planning to assist you in the preparation of your Tender. They should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods or services to any particular value and do not form part of the Contract. Additional information: This Contract is NOT suitable for splitting into Lots. This is the purchase of a single system therefore dividing the requirement into Lots would not be possible from a technical perspective.