Published date: 26 September 2023
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Contract summary
Industry
Chemical products - 24000000
Medical consumables - 33140000
Laboratory services - 71900000
Research laboratory services - 73111000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£9,600,000
Procurement reference
GSS23743
Published date
26 September 2023
Approach to market date
6 December 2023
Contract start date
4 March 2024
Contract end date
3 March 2028
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
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 Antibodies.
It is intended that the Framework will be based upon four LOTS:
LOT 1 - Primary Unconjugated
LOT 2 - Primary Conjugated
LOT 3 - Secondary Unconjugated
LOT 4 - Secondary Conjugated
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 Antibodies 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****
***GSS23743 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 Tuesday 10th October 2023 at 15:00hrs GMT, and Wednesday 11th October 2023 at 14:00hrs 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/xvtvVt4wce 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.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | £2,400,000 |
| 2025/2026 | £2,400,000 |
| 2026/2027 | £2,400,000 |
| 2027/2028 | £2,400,000 |
Attachments
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- GSS23743 - UKRI Procurement Framework Agreement Final.pdf
- Bidding documents
About the buyer
Contact name
Goods and Self Services
Address
UK Shared Business Services, Polaris House, North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN21FF
England
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