Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs)

The Authority is undertaking this tender exercise to appoint suitably capable and experienced provider of Radionuclide Identification Devices (RIDs). It utilises the Restricted Procedure. a multi-stage procurement process that is intended to short list qualified bidders, who will in turn be invited to tender for the contract opportunity. The objective of the Selection Stage is to assess the responses to the SQ and select Bidders to proceed to the ITT Stage of this procurement. The evaluation panel shall evaluate the SQ responses using the selection criteria set out below and shall draw up a shortlist of up to 5 bidders who will then be invited to tender. The requirement includes the supply of Hardware includes RID and supporting accessories (e.g. as a minimum docking cradle, batteries and cable etc) and the Supporting Software required to use and integrate the RID (e.g. the onboard software and firmware) into the Authority's IT solution. As part of that hardware support package the following is required as standard throughout the length of the Contract: • Availability of parts and spares throughout the life of the product • 1year warranty • Firmware updates on RID and accompanying onboard software where required • Patches, security updates and releases on RID and accompanying software including those required to maintain compatibility with supported operating systems (e.g. Windows, iOS, Android) • Provision of updates and patches to resolve bugs and reported issues • Notification of security vulnerabilities and known issues • Technical support during business hours (9.00 am- 5.00 PM) throughout the lifetime of the product. Bidders are required to be able to offer warranty cover for remaining contract duration (years 2 to 4 with an option to extend for further 2 one-year periods) and the Authority will decide on a year by year basis whether it wants the option for each following year. The Authority is not seeking to include a full service support arrangement at this time outside of the support requirements listed however, subject to review the Authority may, based on budget availability, look to include additional service support elements as an Optional Service, namely First Line Support and Specialist Support(OEM) to ensure the devices are fully supported through life from years 2 or 3 of the contract provision). Subject to confirmation of Authority funds in financial year 22/23, the Authority will determine which elements of support it may request from the winning supplier in future years, once the initial 1st year warranty period expires. Please note that budget listed in this notice include all options listed: extended warranty, OEM support and First Line Support. The Contract will be for the initial term of 48 months period commencing on from the contract Commencement Date, plus the option for the Authority to extend for a further two 12-month periods (one year each time).