An Fhrainc – Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Acquisition d’un appareil de PCR quantitative pour le dosage de biomarqueurs

Cúramachán d’fheisteas ar bhfoirne PCR chandamach don mhéadú ar bhithmharcannaí

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**I.1) Description**

The contracting authority is the **European Commission**, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, Directorate C - Health Systems, Medical Products and Innovation, Unit C.2 - Medical Products, Innovation and Health Technology Assessment.

The contract is for the acquisition of an **RT-qPCR** system for the detection of **SARS-CoV-2** and other respiratory viruses. The system should be able to detect and quantify the viral load of these viruses in clinical samples.

The procurement procedure is a **restricted procedure** with **negotiation**, in accordance with **Directive 2014/24/EU** and **Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046**.

The estimated value of the contract is **EUR 200 000** (excluding VAT).

**II.1.1) Information about the contract**

**II.1.2) Legal basis**

Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012

**II.1.3) Type of contract**

Supplies

**II.1.4) Short description of the contract or purchase(s)**

Acquisition of an **RT-qPCR** system for the detection of **SARS-CoV-2** and other respiratory viruses.

**II.1.5) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV) code**

33121200-9

**II.1.6) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system**

The procurement is not related to a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system.

**II.1.7) Information about electronic auction**

An electronic auction will not be used.

**II.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)**

The procurement is covered by the **GPA**.

**II.1.9) Information about the European Union rules on public procurement**

The procurement is covered by **Directive 2014/24/EU**.

**II.1.10) Additional information**

The contracting authority reserves the right to negotiate with the tenderers.

**II.1.11) Information about the funding of the contract**

The contract will be funded from the **EU budget**.

**II.2.1) Description of the procurement**

**II.2.2) Total final value of the contract**

The estimated value of the contract is **EUR 200 000** (excluding VAT).

**II.2.3) Information about the duration of the contract or the estimated duration**

The estimated duration of the contract is **12 months**.

**II.2.4) Information about the renewal of the contract**

The contract may be renewed.

**II.2.5) Information about the payment arrangements**

The payment arrangements are as follows: 30 % upon signature of the contract, 30 % upon delivery of the equipment, and 40 % upon final acceptance.

**II.2.6) Information about the conditions for participation**

The conditions for participation are as follows: The tenderer must be established in one of the Member States of the **European Union** or in a country that is a signatory to the **Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA)**.

**II.2.7) Information about the conditions for the performance of the contract**

The conditions for the performance of the contract are as follows: The tenderer must have the necessary technical and financial capacity to perform the contract.

**II.2.8) Information about the award criteria**

The award criteria are as follows: The most economically advantageous tender will be selected on the basis of the following criteria: price, quality, and delivery time.

**II.2.9) Information about the minimum requirements for the tenderers**

The tenderers must submit the following documents: a technical proposal, a financial proposal, and a declaration of absence of conflict of interest.

**II.2.10) Information about the time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate**

The deadline for the submission of tenders is **15.09.2023** at **12:00** (Brussels time).

**II.2.11) Information about the language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up**

Tenders may be submitted in any of the official languages of the **European Union**.

**II.2.12) Information about the electronic submission of tenders**

Tenders must be submitted electronically via the **eTendering** platform.

**II.2.13) Information about the opening of tenders**

The opening of tenders will take place on **16.09.2023** at **10:00** (Brussels time).

**II.2.14) Information about the time limit for acceptance of tenders**

The deadline for the acceptance of tenders is **16.09.2023** at **12:00** (Brussels time).

**II.2.15) Information about the award decision**

The award decision will be taken by the **European Commission**.

**II.2.16) Information about the publication of the award decision**

The award decision will be published on the **TED** platform.

**II.2.17) Information about the review procedure**

The review procedure will be conducted in accordance with the **Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union**.

**II.2.18) Information about the legal remedies**

The legal remedies will be in accordance with the **Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union**.

**II.2.19) Information about the time limits for bringing legal remedies**

The time limits for bringing legal remedies will be in accordance with the **Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union**.

**II.2.20) Information about the language(s) in which the contract will be drawn up and/or performed**

The contract will be drawn up and/or performed in the language in which the tender was