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 £9,5000,000.00 excluding VAT
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 20th September 2021 at 11:00am
DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal.
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.
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Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 1.1 of Plastics major consists of:-
• PCR (Multiwell plates, tubes, sealing film, strips and lids)
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Lot 5 - Histology & Microscopy Glassware consists of:-
• Coverslips
• Slides
• Pens
• Mounting medium
• Cassettes
• Blades (scalpel, Microtome etc.)
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Lot 6 - Laboratory Glassware & Bottles consists of:-
• Beakers
• Measuring Cylinders
• Universals - Glass
• Bottles
• Caps
• Flask
• Pasteur pipettes
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Lot 7 - Storage Boxes & Racks consists of:-
• Racks
• Storage boxes
• Trays
• Tube holders
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Lot 8 - Syringes, Needles and Blood Collection consists of:-
• Syringes
• Needles
• Vacutainers & Blood collection tube
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Lot 9- Disposable Pipettes & Tips consists of:-
• Disposable Pipettes (including aspirating pipettes)
• Tips
• Pastettes
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 10.1 of Non Disposable Handheld Pipettes consists of
• Non Disposable Handheld Pipettes
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 10.2 of the Non - Disposable pipettes consists of:-
• Repeaters
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 10.3 of Non Disposable Pipettes consists of:-
• Pipette Controllers
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 10.4 of Non-Disposable Pipettes consists of:-
• Carousels and stands
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Lot 11 - Servicing of Non-Disposable pipettes consists of:-
• Servicing and calibration of Non Disposable handheld pipettes, repeaters and pipette controllers
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 1.2 of Plastics major consists of:-
• Spreaders & Loops
• Petri Dishes
• Reservoirs
• Weigh Boats
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 12.1 of Supply of spare parts consists of:-
• Non Disposable Handheld Pipettes
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 12.2 of Supply of spare parts consists of:-
• Repeaters
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 12.3 of Supply of spare parts consists of:-
• Pipette Controllers
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 13.1 of Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment of:-
• Nitrile Gloves
• Cryo Gloves
• Vinyl Gloves
• Cotton Gloves
• Latex Gloves
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 13.2 of Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment consists of:-
• Type IIR Masks
• FFP1 Masks
• FFP2 Masks
• FFP3 Masks
• Reusable Masks
• Beard Masks
• Face Shields
• Goggles
• Safety Glasses
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 13.3 of Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment consists of:-
• Coveralls
• Lab Coats
• Disposable Aprons
• Shoe Covers
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 2.1 of Tissue Culture consists of:-
• Flasks
• Tubes
• Dishes
• Multiwell plates
• Roller bottles
• Cell Scrapers and lifters
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 2.2 Tissue Culture consists of:-
• Cell culture surfaces and inserts
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 3.1 of Centrifuge Bottles, Tubes & Containers (Sterile and Non-Sterile) consists of:-
• Centrifuge Bottles
• Centrifuge tubes
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 3.2 of the Centrifuge Bottles, Tubes & Containers (Sterile and Non-Sterile) consists of:-
• Caps
• Tubes (Inc. microcentrifuge tubes)
• Containers
• Pots
• Cylinders - Plastic
• Vials (including cryogenic vials)
• Bottles
• Universals - Plastic
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 3.3 of Centrifuge Bottles, Tubes & Containers (Sterile and Non-Sterile) consists of:-
• Cling film, tin foil, Para film
• Autoclave bags
• Tapes and Labels
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 4.1 of Filter Paper & Membrane consists of:-
• Filter paper
• Membranes (nitrocellulose, PVDF and Nylon)
• Blotting paper & Benchcote
• Filtration units
Full information is contained within the tender documents however Sub-lot 4.2 of Filter Paper & Membrane consists of:-
• Cartridges