Tender

RE20505 UK SBS Low Value Equipment DPS

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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07 Mar 2021 at 17:00

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23 Oct 2020 at 10:46

Tender

07 Oct 2020 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a public procurement process titled "RE20505 UK SBS Low Value Equipment DPS," aimed at establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for low value laboratory equipment ranging from £10,000 to £200,000. This tender falls under the medical equipment industry category, and the current procurement stage involves the establishment of the DPS. The deadline for bidders to submit their initial responses was set for 12th November 2020, and the DPS will remain open for applications until 30th November 2022. Call-off contracts under this DPS commenced on 1st December 2020, with potential total contract values amounting to £9,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the scientific, medical, and laboratory equipment sectors. Suppliers providing various categories of laboratory and medical equipment—including microscopes, spectrometers, and laboratory automation systems—are well-suited to compete. With the DPS model allowing for ongoing participation, businesses can engage with UK SBS through the Delta eSourcing portal, enhancing their chances for growth and establishing long-term contracts with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

RE20505 UK SBS Low Value Equipment DPS

Notice Description

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender documentation MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing portal. UK SBS wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Low Value Laboratory equipment (PS10,000 - PS200,000). 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 DPS. The DPS will be broken down into 41 categories: 1. Microscope, Optical 2. Microscope, Electron 3. Microscope, X-ray 4. Microscope, Other 5. Imaging and quantification 6. Plate Readers 7. Spectrometers 8. Camera systems 9. Chromatography, Liquid 10. Chromatography, Gas 11. Chromatography, Other 12. Diffractometers 13. Local Exhaust Ventilation 14. Media Kitchen/ Glass wash 15. Sterilisation/Purification Systems 16. Flat optics 17. Lenses 18. Curved mirrors (parabolas, spherical etc.) 19. Gain media 20. Active optical components 21. Autoclaves/ Incubators/ Ovens 22. Shakers 23. Thin Film Coating Plants 24. Critical point dryer 25. Biochemistry, Electrophoresic 26. DNA preparation, amplification and analysis 27. Cold storage 28. Centrifuges & Rotors 29. General Lab 30. Micromachining Systems 31. Medical Equipment 32. Clinical specimen analysis 33. Animal measurements 34. Cell handling equipment 35. Radiation monitoring equipment 36. Pulsed Lasers 37. Electronic Equipment 38. BioPhysics 39. Vacuum Equipment 40. Natural Environment Analysers 41. Weighing Equipment UK SBS will be setting an 'initial joining stage' deadline for bidders to submit responses. The closing date and time for the' initial joining stage' is Thursday 12th November 2020 at 11:00hrs BST Following the review of the initial responses it is then intended that the DPS will be re-opened and potential suppliers will be able to apply to join right up until the closing date of the 30th November 2022 (with the potential to extend +1 and +1). Call off contracts under this DPS will be available from 1st December 2020. 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://uksbs.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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 9F7J6DQVZR Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately is a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. 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 in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, 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 bidders. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08fc3bd5-8b74-4777-8703-dc104fefc12e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4aa5322-01ef-4b46-ad99-ddc4c6654fa1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2023 - 14 Jan 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
James Mills
Contact Email
smrdps@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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