Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
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 Service
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
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
73111000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
***For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a call for competition. This notice is to inform the market of a Future Opportunity***
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) 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.
It is intended that the Framework will be based upon 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 - Drugs
LOT 8 - Stable Isotypes
LOT 9 - Biological Buffers
The objective of this procurement will be to:
a) Produce a Framework Agreement that UKRI can easily use and provide a compliant route to market.
b) Capture a large percentage of the Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemical requirements from large value items to low value, high volume items.
c) Develop strong relationships with UKRI and Suppliers to ensure that the requirements are captured and value for money is achieved.
d) To capture quality management information that will support informed decision making in future procurements.
e) To ensure sustainability aspects are considered and integrated into the Framework Agreement.
f) To continuously improve and apply best practice procurement that meets the end users' requirements.
****There is no commitment at this stage that the above mentioned opportunity will proceed in its current format****
***GSS23744 Supplier Day***
In order for Suppliers to obtain an overview of the requirement, UK SBS on behalf of UKRI will be holding a Supplier day on Monday 9th October 2023 at 11:00hrs GMT, and Thursday 12th October 2023 at 10:00hrs GMT. The duration of the Supplier day will be approximately 1 hour and will be held online.
If you wish to attend, please complete the attached form https://forms.office.com/e/TEtgg7VSjN confirming your attendance and select your preferred date no later than Friday 6th October 2023 at 14:00hrs GMT.
Please note that a maximum of two representatives per organisation is permitted.
Following confirmation of attendance, a link to the supplier day will be shared with confirmed attendees.
Any information supplied shall not place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process.
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
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
LOT 1 - Nucleic Acid Manipulation
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 Nucleic Acid Manipulation products will include but will not be limited to:
• Restriction endonucleases
• Modifying enzymes
• DNA Labelling
• PCR Reagents
• qRT-PCR reagents
• cDNA synthesis kit
• DNA and RNA purification kits and reagents
• DNA and RNA extraction kits and reagents
• DNA ladders
• DNA intercalants and stains
• Competent cells
• Expression vectors
• Cloning vectors and kits
• Plasmid mutagenesis vectors and kits
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
LOT 2 - Protein Manipulation
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
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Protein Manipulation.
The range of Protein Manipulation products will include but will not be limited to:
• Precast Gels
• Acrylamide
• Gel running buffers
• Protein Ladders
• Protein stains and detections reagents
• Protein extraction kits
• immunoprecipitation kits
• Immunoassays
• Growth Factors
• Proteins / Recombinant proteins
• DNA intercalants and stains
• Protein expression and purification kits and reagents
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
LOT 3 - Cell and Tissue Culture
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
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Cell and Tissue Culture.
The range of Cell and Tissue Culture products will include but will not be limited to:
• Culture Media
• Cell and Tissue dissociation reagents
• Animal serum
• Transfection reagents
• Cellular and Biochemical assays
• Flow cytometry
• Cell separation
• Stains and Counterstains
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
LOT 4 - Antibiotics for invitro use
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
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Antibiotics for invitro use.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
LOT 5 - Chemicals and Solvents
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
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Chemicals and Solvents which will include but will not be limited to:
• Duty free products
• Duty paid products
Lot No: 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
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Fine Chemicals.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
LOT 7 - Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins and 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
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins and Bioactive small molecules / inhibitors.
Lot No: 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
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Stable Isotopes.
Lot No: 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
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Biological Buffers.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
06/03/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Terms and Conditions and a Draft Specification for this requirement are available to view on Contracts Finder www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
It is to be noted that there is no commitment at this stage that the above mentioned opportunity will proceed in its current format.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/09/2023