UCC-2026-25 Air-to-Air Thermal Shock Test Chamber

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

The procurement is for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a dual-chamber air-to-air thermal shock test system. This equipment is required by the Tyndall National Institute, part of University College Cork, to conduct environmental reliability tests on electronic components.

The contractor will be responsible for:

• Supply: Providing a dual-chamber air-to-air thermal shock test system.
• Delivery: Transporting the system to the Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork.
• Installation: Setting up the test chamber at the designated location.
• Commissioning: Ensuring the system is fully operational and meets specified performance standards.
• Training: Providing a minimum of one full day of on-site training for at least four University College Cork personnel following installation and commissioning.
• Documentation: Supplying all relevant documentation and manuals, including those related to operation, certification, quality control, installation, care, maintenance, repair, testing, training, safety, storage, and disposal. Calibration certificates and a 12-month warranty are also required.
• Upgrades: Providing information on possible upgrades for the test chamber.

The system must be fitted with a minimum of four wheels or castors to facilitate repositioning within the laboratory. Prices for consumable items and parts must be valid for a minimum of one year. The system must comply with all Irish and European health and safety regulations.

3. Background & buyer context

University College Cork (UCC), specifically the Tyndall National Institute, is procuring an air-to-air thermal shock test chamber. This procurement aligns with the institute's need for specialized equipment to conduct environmental reliability testing on electronic components. The tender is conducted under an open procedure, inviting bids from all eligible economic operators. The estimated expenditure for this contract is €86,000 (excluding VAT). UCC aims to encourage participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and encourages larger enterprises to include SMEs in their proposals.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

To be considered for this tender, bidders must meet the following mandatory minimum requirements:

• Turnover requirement:
• Minimum average annual turnover of €172,000 for each of the previous three financial years.
• For companies with an annual turnover less than €8.8 million, audited accounts are not mandatory; a statement of accounts from the company's accountants will suffice.
• Insurance:
• Employer's Liability: €13 Million (on an each and every occurrence basis).
• Public Liability: €2.6 Million (on an each and every occurrence basis).
• Product Liability: €2.6 Million (on an aggregate basis).
• Professional Indemnity: €1.0 Million (each and every claim or in the annual aggregate).
• Confirmation of retroactive date and maintenance of cover for at least 6 years post-contract completion is required for Professional Indemnity.
• Certifications:
• Irish Tax Clearance: Mandatory requirement.
• Past experience:
• A minimum of three successfully delivered comparable projects or contracts within the last five years, similar in nature to the supply, installation, and commissioning of the required equipment.
• Personnel:
• Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / facility constraints:
• Not specified for this tender.

Bidders must also submit the most recent three years of audited financial statements/accounts, or alternative documentation if turnover is below €8.8 million.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The award of the contract will be based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT). While specific scoring weights are not detailed in the provided extract, the tender documents indicate that Tenderers MUST achieve a minimum of 60% in each subsection of Section A (Economic and Financial Standing) and Sections B-E (Technical and Professional Ability) to avoid elimination. The overall minimum score required for award is also listed in the Award Criteria table within the RFT. Pricing will not be included in the cost evaluation; however, the pricing schedule is a mandatory submission.

Criterion Weight (%) Sub-criteria