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Contract Notice

GSS23744 - UK Research and Innovation: Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemicals Framework

  • First published: 29 March 2024
  • Last modified: 29 March 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0403d7
Published by:
UK Research and Innovation
Authority ID:
AA70725
Publication date:
29 March 2024
Deadline date:
07 May 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 7th May 2024 @ 11:00hrs GMT.

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.

All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.

Please note that this is a Supplies Contract.

As an independent non-departmental public body UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England.

UKRI wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemicals.

The Framework will be based on Nine LOTS:

Lot 1 - Nucleic Acid Manipulation

Lot 2 - Protein Manipulation

Lot 3 - Cell and Tissue Culture

Lot 4 - Antibiotics

Lot 5 - Chemicals and Solvents

Lot 6 - Fine Chemicals

Lot 7 - Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins & Bioactive small molecules / Inhibitors

Lot 8 - Stable Isotopes

Lot 9 - Biological Buffers

This Framework will be made accessible for UK Research and Innovation (The Contracting Authority), and it is intended that multiple providers will be appointed for each of the Lots detailed above.

Potential bidders are invited to tender for one or more Lots or Sub Lots on an individual basis.

This Framework is being established for a term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year

Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.

This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.

How to Apply

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement.

To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.

If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.

Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number GSS23744 or ITT_1427 - GSS23744 - UK Research and Innovation: Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemicals Framework - Qualification Questionnaire

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

UK Research and Innovation

Polaris House,North Star Avenue

SWINDON

SN21UH

UK

Contact person: Goods and Self Serve

E-mail: coreservices@uksbs.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.uksbs.co.uk

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk


Additional information can be obtained from another address:

UK Shared Business Services Ltd

Polaris House, North Star Avenue

Swindon

SN2 1FF

UK

Contact person: Goods and Self Service

E-mail: coreservices@uksbs.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.uksbs.co.uk

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Other: Research

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

GSS23744 - UK Research and Innovation: Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemicals Framework

Reference number: GSS23744

II.1.2) Main CPV code

33000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 7th May 2024 @ 11:00hrs GMT.

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.

All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.

Please note that this is a Supplies Contract.

As an independent non-departmental public body UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England.

UKRI wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemicals.

The Framework will be based on Nine LOTS:

Lot 1 - Nucleic Acid Manipulation

Lot 2 - Protein Manipulation

Lot 3 - Cell and Tissue Culture

Lot 4 - Antibiotics

Lot 5 - Chemicals and Solvents

Lot 6 - Fine Chemicals

Lot 7 - Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins & Bioactive small molecules / Inhibitors

Lot 8 - Stable Isotopes

Lot 9 - Biological Buffers

This Framework will be made accessible for UK Research and Innovation (The Contracting Authority), and it is intended that multiple providers will be appointed for each of the Lots detailed above.

Potential bidders are invited to tender for one or more Lots or Sub Lots on an individual basis.

This Framework is being established for a term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year

Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.

This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.

How to Apply

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement.

To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.

If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.

Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number GSS23744 or ITT_1427 - GSS23744 - UK Research and Innovation: Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemicals Framework - Qualification Questionnaire

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 16 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: Sub Lot 1.1

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 1.1: Restriction endonucleases / Modifying enzymes / DNA Labelling Kits / PCR Reagents / Nucleotides / qRT - PCR reagents / cDNA synthesis kit

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33698100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Nucleic Acid Manipulation.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Restriction endonucleases

• Modifying enzymes

• DNA Labelling Kits

• PCR Reagents

• Nucleotides

• qRT - PCR reagents

• cDNA synthesis kit

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 12

Lot No: Sub Lot 1.2

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 1.2 DNA and RNA purification kits and reagents / DNA and RNA extraction kits and reagents

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33698100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Nucleic Acid Manipulation.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• DNA and RNA purification kits and reagents

• DNA and RNA extraction kits and reagents

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of suppliers for this Lot is 12

Lot No: Sub Lot 1.3

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 1.3 DNA Ladders / DNA intercalants and stains

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33698100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Nucleic Acid Manipulation.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

DNA Ladders

DNA intercalants and stains

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of suppliers for this Lot is 11

Lot No: Sub Lot 1.4

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 1.4 - Competent cells / Antibiotics / Expression vectors / Cloning vectors and kits / Plasmid mutagenesis vectors and kits

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33698100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Nucleic Acid Manipulation.

The range of products will include but will not be limited to:

• Competent cells

• Antibiotics

• Expression vectors

• Cloning vectors and kits

• Plasmid mutagenesis vectors and kits

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of suppliers for this Lot is 10

Lot No: Sub Lot 1.5

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 1.5 - Next Generation sequencing reagents / Library Preparation Kits

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33698100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Nucleic Acid Manipulation.

The range of products will include but will not be limited to:

• Next Generation sequencing reagents

• Library Preparation Kits

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This Contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of suppliers for this Lot is 10

Lot No: Sub Lot 2.1

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 2.1 - Precast Gels / Acrylamide (Gel running buffers) / Protein ladders / Protein stains and detection reagents

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33954000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Precast gels

• Acrylamide (Gel running buffers)

• Protein ladders

• Protein stains and detection reagents

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 9

Lot No: Sub Lot 2.2

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 2.2 - Protein extraction kits / Immunoprecipitation kits

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33954000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Protein extraction kits

• Immunoprecipitation kits

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This Contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 8

Lot No: Sub Lot 2.3

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 2.3 - Growth Factors / Enzymes

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33954000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Growth Factors

• Enzymes

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This Contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 Year basis.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 10

Lot No: Sub Lot 2.4

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 2.4 - Protein expression and purification kits and reagents

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33954000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Protein expression and purification kits and reagents

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 9

Lot No: Sub Lot 2.5

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 2.5 - Chromatography Resins

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33954000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Chromatography Resins

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This Contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 10

Lot No: Sub Lot 2.6

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 2.6 - Immunoassays

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33954000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Immunoassays

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being let on a 3 years + 1 year basis.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 7

Lot No: Sub Lot 2.7

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 2.7 - Proteins / Recombinant proteins

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

33954000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Proteins / Recombinant proteins

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 7

Lot No: Sub Lot 3.1

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 3.1 - Culture Media / Cell and tissue dissociation reagents / Animal serum / Transfection reagents

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

73111000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Cell and Tissue Culture.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Culture Media

• Cell and tissue dissociation reagents

• Animal serum

• Transfection reagents

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Sub Lot is 11

Lot No: Sub Lot 3.2

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 3.2 - Cellular and biochemical assays

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

73111000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Cell and Tissue Culture

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Cellular and biochemical assays

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 6

Lot No: Sub Lot 3.3

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 3.3 - Flow Cytometry / Cell Separation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

73111000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Cell and Tissue Culture.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Flow Cytometry

• Cell Separation

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 7

Lot No: Sub Lot 3.4

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 3.4 - Immunohistochemistry kits / Fixatives and permeabilization chemicals / Stains and counterstains

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33696500

73111000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Cell and Tissue Culture.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Immunohistochemistry kits

• Fixatives and permeabilization chemicals

• Stains and counterstains

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 6

Lot No: Lot 4

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Antibiotics

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24956000

33696500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Antibiotics.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Antibiotics for invitro use.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 7

Lot No: Sub Lot 5.1

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 5.1 - Duty Free Chemicals

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24320000

71900000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range Chemicals and Solvents.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Duty Free Chemicals

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 4

Lot No: Sub Lot 5.2

II.2.1) Title

Sub Lot 5.2 - Duty Paid Chemicals

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24320000

71900000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of Chemicals and Solvents.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Duty Paid Chemicals

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 4

Lot No: Lot 6

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - Fine Chemicals

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24320000

33696500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of Fine Chemicals

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Fine Chemicals

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 7

Lot No: Lot 7

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7 - Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins & Bioactive small molecules/Inhibitors

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24320000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins & Bioactive small molecules/Inhibitors

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins & Bioactive Small Molecules / Inhibitors

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being Let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 3

Lot No: Lot 8

II.2.1) Title

Lot 8 - Stable Isotopes

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24320000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of Stable Isotopes.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Stable Isotopes

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 3

Lot No: Lot 9

II.2.1) Title

Lot 9 - Biological Buffers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24320000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of Biological Buffers.

The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:

• Biological Buffers

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

This contract is being let on a 3 years + 1 year basis

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The maximum number of Suppliers for this Lot is 6

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 179

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2023/S 000-028358

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 07/05/2024

Local time: 10:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 07/05/2024

Local time: 11:00

Place:

Electronically

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER

All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity.

Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded.

As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no Legal Standing, merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response.

Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.

The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:

i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and

ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so.

About UK Shared Business Services

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.

Where UKSBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UKSBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.

Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations.

For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

UK Shared Business Services Ltd

Polaris House, North Star Avenue

Swindon

SN2 1FF

UK

E-mail: policy@uksbs.co.uk

Internet address(es)

URL: www.uksbs.co.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

28/03/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
24320000 Basic organic chemicals Basic inorganic and organic chemicals
33954000 Biological evidence collection kits Clinical forensics equipment and supplies
33696500 Laboratory reagents Reagents and contrast media
71900000 Laboratory services Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
33000000 Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Materials and Products
33698100 Microbiological cultures Clinical products
24956000 Peptones and protein substances Specialised chemical products
73111000 Research laboratory services Research services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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