UK SBS RE21225 Laboratory Consumables Framework

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 27th September 2021 at 11:00am

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.

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

UK SBS wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Laboratory Consumables.

UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations").

This is a Supplies and Services Framework Agreement.

The award of this Framework Agreement will be based on thirteen Lots:

Lot 1 - Plastics Major Lot 2 - Tissue Culture Lot 3 - Centrifuge bottles, Tubes & Containers (Sterile and Non-Sterile) Lot 4 - Filter Paper & Membranes Lot 5 - Histology & Microscopy Glassware Lot 6 - Laboratory Glassware & Bottles Lot 7 - Storage Boxes & Racks Lot 8 - Syringes, Needles and Blood Collection Lot 9 - Disposable Pipettes & Tips Lot 10 - Non-Disposable Pipettes Lot 11 - Servicing of Non-Disposable pipettes Lot 12 - Supply of spare parts for Non-Disposable Pipettes Lot 13 - Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment

This Framework will be made accessible for use by UK SBS (The Contracting Authority) and any other Government Department, Agency, or Public Body (Contracting Bodies) detailed under the Gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations and UK SBS's Homepage Contracts (uksbs.co.uk). This will facilitate the greater aggregation of public sector demand and enable public sector to leverage greater efficiencies.

All details are available in the RFP tender documents.

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 2 + 1 (December 1st, 2021 - November 30th, 2023 with the option to extend for a further 1 year till November 30th, 2024)

The estimated value for this Framework is £9,500,000.00 excluding VAT

Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta 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 (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register.

If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' .Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: V69N3NZ749

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 Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority for this opportunity. 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 Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta 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 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 (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS 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