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PFR 2015-10 Ruakura Bioreactor

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Tender Closed
RFx ID : 16908954
Tender Name : PFR 2015-10 Ruakura Bioreactor
Reference # : 2015-10 Ruakura Bioreactor
Open Date : Wednesday, 21 October 2015 3:30 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  : Wednesday, 18 November 2015 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Department/Business Unit : BioProtection
Tender Type : Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage : Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :
  • 41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment
  • 41110000 - Measuring and observing and testing instruments
Regions:
  • Waikato
Exemption Reason : None
Required Pre-qualifications : None
Contact : Rebekah Mitter
rebekah.mitter@plantandfood.co.nz
+64 9 925 8601
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :
Agency Address : NEW ZEALAND
Overview

Plant & Food Research is looking for a supply and on-going service partner for a pilot plant bioreactor for the fermentation of microorganisms. We are looking for overall best value and for a supplier who can supply the product described above, and a supplier with a proven good record of supply, installation, service and support of the bioreactor.

RFx Outcome

This tender has been awarded to:

  • Total Lab System Ltd

Further Award Information:
Following the conclusion of a rigorous evaluation process of all submitted responses, Total Lab Systems' proposal for Bioreactor + Steam Generator has been selected as the preferred option. This conclusion was based on TLS' ability to provide the best fit-for-purpose equipment solution, competitive pricing, and availability of on-shore support.

Eppendorf, GE Healthcare presented options that were potentially in scope but were priced out of market. Bangalore Biotech and Alphatech (Solaris) were out of spec, too expensive, and had little to no on-shore support. Upon review, we did extend the tender to Satorious, who presented a in-spec option at a very competitive price. However, their proposal did not include a steam generator. They offered to source it from a third party, but that would have been at a considerable cost and work for PFR to source it as such.

TLS agreed to PFR's Supply of Goods terms in full, and a 30 prepayment/50 delivery/20 installation payment schedule was set up.

Award Date: Friday, 29 January 2016 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Tuesday, 24 November 2015 8:25 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)