Award

Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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10 Feb 2021 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents," which falls under the classification of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and lasted from the initiation of the tender until the award notice, published on 10 February 2021, after the contract was finalised in January 2021. The contract period is set for four years, commencing from 2 November 2020 and concluding on 1 November 2024, with a total value reaching up to £30 million for multiple lots aimed at laboratory supplies.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in supplying laboratory consumables and reagents, particularly for medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the required minimum standards. Suppliers that can provide innovative, sustainable, and competitively priced products will be well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement, which allows for bids on individual lots or both. Businesses in the scientific and laboratory supply sectors should consider pursuing this contract to expand their market presence and improve their service offerings within the healthcare and research industries.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents

Notice Description

The University has a requirement for an all-encompassing Framework to the following Lots: Lot 1 - Laboratory Consumables Lot 2 - Laboratory Reagents The Framework Agreement will be awarded to up to 4 suppliers per Lot, provided the bidder(s) meets the required minimum standards. The bidders may bid for one or combinations of both Lots. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years. Initial contract will be for two (2) year, subject to annual review of cost, competitiveness, sustainability performance and the on-going need for the agreement. The Framework Agreement may be extended, also subject to annual review. The Framework Agreement will not exceed a maximum period of four (4) years. PS3M - PS30M over 4 year period for both Lots. This is linked to previous Notice and TED OJEU Notice which was published on 25 June 2020: FRAM460/20 Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents. The contract has now been awarded with the contracts finalised in January 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bc43731-390d-4cd6-9c72-e70cf1aa6a6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b8732f-1be6-4410-a1ea-d4fe8df354b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Susanna Ting
Contact Email
s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

APPLETON WOODS

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

MERCK LIFE SCIENCE

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

VWR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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