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MT-Msida: other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Request For Proposals

General Information
Country:   Malta
City/Locality:   MSIDA
Notice/Contract Number:   eu:290838-2009
Publication Date:   Oct 20, 2009
Deadline:   Dec 15, 2009
Buyer:   UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
Original Language:   English

Contact Information
Address:   UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
MSIDA, Malta
Malta
Web Site:   www.um.edu.mt

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Notice Type: 2110 - Contract notice
Regulation of Procurement: European Communities, with participation by GPA countries
EU Official Journal Publication: 202/2009, #290838-2009
Contract Nature: Supply contract
Procedure Type: Open procedure
Type of Bid Required: Global or partial tender
Awarding Criteria: Lowest price

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CONTRACT NOTICE
Supplies
SECTION I: CONTRACTING AUTHORITY
I.1) NAME, ADDRESSES AND CONTACT POINT(S): University of Malta,
Tal-Qroqq, Attn: Head Procurement Section, MT-Msida MSD 2080. Tel. +356
21333903-6. Fax +356 21336450.
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: www.um.edu.mt.
Further information can be obtained at: Department Of Contracts, Notre
Dame Ravelin, Attn: Director General, MT-Floriana VLT 2000. Tel. +356
21220212. E-mail: info.contracts@gov.mt. Fax +356 21247681. URL:
www.contracts.gov.mt.
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for
competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained at:
Department Of Contracts, Notre Dame Ravelin, Attn: Director General,
MT-Floriana VLT 2000. Tel. +356 21220212. E-mail: info.contracts@gov.mt.
Fax +356 21247681. URL: www.contracts.gov.mt.
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: Department Of
Contracts, Notre Dame Ravelin, Attn: Director General, MT-Floriana VLT
2000. Tel. +356 21220212. E-mail: info.contracts@gov.mt. Fax +356
21247681. URL: www.contracts.gov.mt.
I.2) TYPE OF THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND MAIN ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIES:
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their
regional or local sub-divisions.
Education.
SECTION II: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT
II.1) DESCRIPTION
II.1.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Tender for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of
Renewable Energy Sources and Related Equipment for the Department of
Industrial Electrical Power Conversion at the University of Malta.
II.1.2) Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of
performance: Supplies.
Purchase.
Main place of delivery: University of Malta, Msida - Malta.
NUTS code: MT001.
II.1.3) The notice involves: A public contract.
II.1.5) Short description of the contract or purchase(s): II.1.5.1 -
Overall objectives
Energy Supply, Generation and Utilisation is one of the most important
Engineering issues today. It is well known that the world is facing an
Energy crisis due to the rapid depletion of the fossil fuels. Another
major problem is the inefficient use of energy which contributes to
pollution of cities, and climate change due to global warming.
Academic staff members of the Department of Industrial Electrical Power
Conversion of the Faculty of Engineering are specialised in the area of
design and control of power converters for energy conversion and
industrial applications. The area of engineering concerned with energy
generation and its efficient use is of utmost importance both for the
energy providers and even the end users (mainly industry). By means of the
specialised energy laboratory being proposed, an increasing number of
engineers and researchers can be trained in this area so as to provide
state-of-the-art knowledge in the implementation of energy generation from
conventional and RES, the design of novel power converter topologies and
how to apply energy efficient measures during energy conversion and use.
Only in this manner can the University keep abreast with worldwide
developments in this important area and generate highly skilled graduates
who are able to contribute to a knowledge-based economy driven by RTDi
activity as specified by Strategic Objective 1 of the NSRF.
Locally there is the need for a facility that will aid the training of
undergraduate and post-graduate engineering students and, boost the
research potential, in the area of Electrical Energy and Efficiency.
Further there is the need of a local RTD infrastructure run by qualified
personnel in the area of ‘Electrical Energy Conversion and Use’ which will
serve as a reference point both for industry and other institutions. This
laboratory can be used for studies, research and technical advice in the
area of electrical energy and efficiency from which governmental and
private institutions can benefit. The laboratory shall also be in a
position to offer guidance and training courses on energy efficient
measures (such as energy audits) concerning the heating, cooling, lighting
and control of electrical processes in industry. This will create new
links and strengthen the already existing links between the Department of
Industrial Electrical Power Conversion and local entities such as
Enemalta, MRA, Malta Enterprise, MEPA and other various local and foreign
industries.
The project aims to set up an electrical energy and efficiency laboratory
at the University’s Faculty of Engineering. The laboratory will be used
for teaching and research in the area of electrical energy generation
(especially from RES) and the efficient use of energy. The proposal fits
directly within P.A.1; ‘Enhancing Knowledge and Innovation’, and is a
smart investment in the knowledge infrastructure and research capacity at
the University in this important engineering field. The scope of the
laboratory is in line with the platform of strategic importance,
‘Environment and Energy’ as detailed in the National Strategic Plan for
Research and Innovation 2007-2010. The laboratory shall provide an
environment to enhance knowledge and innovation in the area of electrical
energy generation, conversion and its efficiency and quality. The project
shall contribute to increase Malta’s RTDi infrastructural capacity at
higher education. This is in agreement with the aims of P.A.1 which
focuses on the expansion and upgrading of R&D facilities in post-secondary
(vocational and tertiary) education institutions.
The activities that shall be undertaken in this laboratory shall aid to
entice and secure the potential of today’s and tomorrow’s youth to pursue
studies in the area of electrical energy, thus increasing the popularity
of S&T in the country.
II.1.5.2 - Specific objectives
This Facility will enhance knowledge quality by providing specialized
teaching and innovation and as a result will:
— contribute substantial improvements in the quality of knowledge transfer
to Tertiary level students following a range of degree and diploma
courses,
— enhance research opportunities of research with industry,
— attract more students to take up S&T disciplines and thus generate more
graduates with knowledge in Electrical Energy Engineering at both M.Phil
and PhD levels,
— enhance R&D facilities thus promoting the discovery of new knowledge and
resulting in an increase in refereed publications, new products/solutions
and thus patents,
— allow the knowledge transfer and application to the local industry thus
helping it to improve its R&D capacity, the skills of its working force &
consequently improve Malta’s innovation and competitive performance.
II.1.6) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV): 65400000, 31155000,
31121320, 09331200, 31400000.
II.1.7) Contract covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
Yes.
II.1.8) Division into lots: Yes.
Tenders should be submitted for: one or more lots.
II.1.9) Variants will be accepted: No.
II.2) QUANTITY OR SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT
II.2.1) Total quantity or scope: As per tender document.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 137 782,60 EUR.
II.2.2) Options: Yes.
Description of these options: As per tender document.
II.3) DURATION OF THE CONTRACT OR TIME-LIMIT FOR COMPLETION: Duration in
months: 3 (from the award of the contract).
INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS
LOT NO 01
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION: Supply and delivery of grid-connected inverters for
the Department of Industrial Electrical Power Conversion at the University
of Malta.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV): 65400000, 31155000.
3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE: The procurement of four (4) items, as detailed in
the Bill of Quantity under Lot 1, for setting up an electrical energy and
efficiency laboratory at the Department of Industrial Electrical Power
Conversion at the University of Malta.
LOT NO 02
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION: Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning
(as applicable) of a Wind Turbine System for the Department of Industrial
Electrical Power Conversion at the University of Malta.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV): 65400000, 31121320.
3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE: The procurement of two (2) items, as detailed in
the Bill of Quantity under Lot 2, for setting up an electrical energy and
efficiency laboratory at the Department of Industrial Electrical Power
Conversion at the University of Malta.
LOT NO 03
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION: Supply and delivery of PV Systems for the
Department of Industrial Electrical Power Conversion at the University of
Malta.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV): 65400000, 09331200.
3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE: The procurement of one (1) CPV System, as detailed
in the Bill of Quantity under Lot 3, for setting up an electrical energy
and efficiency laboratory at the Department of Industrial Electrical Power
Conversion at the University of Malta.
LOT NO 04
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION: Supply and delivery of Energy Storage Systems for
the Department of Industrial Electrical Power Conversion at the University
of Malta.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV): 65400000, 31400000.
3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE: The procurement of four (4) items, as detailed in
the Bill of Quantity under Lot 4, for setting up an electrical energy and
efficiency laboratory at the Department of Industrial Electrical Power
Conversion at the University of Malta.
LOT NO 05
1) SHORT DESCRIPTION: Supply and Delivery of Data logging Equipment and
Environmental Monitoring Probes for the Department of Industrial
Electrical Power Conversion at the University of Malta.
2) COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV): 65400000, 31644000.
3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE: The procurement of nine (9) items, as detailed in
the Bill of Quantity under Lot 5, for setting up an electrical energy and
efficiency laboratory at the Department of Industrial Electrical Power
Conversion at the University of Malta.
SECTION III: LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
III.1) CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT
III.1.1) Deposits and guarantees required: Bid bond of 500 euros to be
made valid until 14th May 2010.
III.1.2) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or
reference to the relevant provisions regulating them: As per tender
document.
III.1.3) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to
whom the contract is to be awarded: As per tender document.
III.2) CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
III.2.1) Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements
relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers: Information and
formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: As per
tender document.
III.2.2) Economic and financial capacity: Information and formalities
necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: As per tender document.
III.2.3) Technical capacity: Information and formalities necessary for
evaluating if requirements are met:
As per tender document.
SECTION IV: PROCEDURE
IV.1) TYPE OF PROCEDURE
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open.
IV.2) AWARD CRITERIA
IV.2.1) Award criteria: Lowest price.
IV.2.2) An electronic auction will be used: No.
IV.3) ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
IV.3.1) File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
CT410/2009 (CT2474/2009).
IV.3.3) Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents
or descriptive document: Time limit for receipt of requests for documents
or for accessing documents: 15.12.2009 - 10:00.
Payable documents:
Price: 60,00 EUR.
Terms and method of payment: Payment is to be effected upon collecting the
tender document from the offices of the Department of Contracts, Notre
Dame Ravelin, Floriana VLT 2000, Malta. Foreign contractors are asked to
log in onto the Department's website: www.contracts.gov.mt, from where
they can download softcopies of tender documents after registering for
free.
IV.3.4) Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
15.12.2009 - 10:00.
IV.3.6) Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be
drawn up: English.
IV.3.7) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the
tender: Until: 14.5.2010.
IV.3.8) Conditions for opening tenders: Date: 15.12.2009 - 10:00.
Place: Department of Contracts, Notre Dame Ravelin, Floriana VLT 2000,
MALTA.
SECTION VI: COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
VI.2) CONTRACT RELATED TO A PROJECT AND/OR PROGRAMME FINANCED BY EU
FUNDS: Yes.
Reference to project(s) and/or programme(s): Operational Programme I –
Cohesion Policy 2007-2013.
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
VI.3) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The maximum budget allotted for this tender
is 137 782,60 EUR(one hundred and thirty seventy thousand, seven hundred
and eighty two Euros and 60 cents) excluding VAT.
VI.5) DATE OF DISPATCH OF THIS NOTICE: 19.10.2009.
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