Published date: 17 August 2023
This notice was replaced on 15 September 2023
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Awarded contract (published 25 June 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Peptones and protein substances - 24956000
Research services - 73110000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£8,000,000
Procurement reference
GSS23564
Published date
17 August 2023
Approach to market date
31 August 2023
Contract start date
1 December 2023
Contract end date
30 November 2027
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 Oligonucleotide Synthesis and DNA Sequencing Services.
The Framework will be based upon four LOTS
LOT 1 - DNA Sequencing Services
LOT 2 - Custom Gene Synthesis
LOT 3 - Advanced DNA Service
LOT 4 - Custom Oligonucleotides
This Framework will be made accessible for UKRI and it is intended that multiple providers will be appointed for each of the LOTS.
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 Oligonucleotide Synthesis and DNA Sequencing 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 however, at this stage and subject to the relevant approvals this is the intention.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | £2,000,000 |
| 2024/2025 | £2,000,000 |
| 2025/2026 | £2,000,000 |
| 2026/2027 | £2,000,000 |
Attachments
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- GSS23564 - Expression of Interest Final.pdf
- Notice of planned procurement
Additional text
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****For the avoidance of doubt, this Expression of Interest is NOT a Call for Competition****
The Expression of Interest is being issued to understand interest with regards to the current view of the requirements detailed.
****It is to be noted that there is no commitment at this stage****
If you believe this will be of interest to your organisation, please register your interest by sending an email to coreservices@uksbs.co.uk ensuring that the subject heading includes the following: GSS23564 - Expression of Interest no later than 12:00hrs GMT on Thursday 24th August 2023.
Please advise if there is any saliant information you believe that needs to be considered further before any formal competition is launched.
Any information supplied shall not place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process.
About the buyer
Contact name
Goods and Self Serve
Address
UK Shared Business Services, Polaris House,North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN2 1FF
England
Telephone
01793 867005
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