Planning

GSS23743: UK Research and Innovation - Antibodies Framework

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

26 Sep 2023 at 07:43

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is planning a procurement process for the UK Research and Innovation - Antibodies Framework. The procurement will establish a Framework for the provision of Antibodies with four lots. The objective includes creating a compliant route to market, capturing diverse requirements, developing strong relationships, ensuring sustainability, and applying best practice procurement. The estimated contract value is £9,600,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the future notice date is 6th December 2023. The contract period is from 4th March 2024 to 3rd March 2028.

This tender by UK Shared Business Services Limited offers business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers of Antibodies and related medical and laboratory services within the chemical products category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are encouraged to participate. Interested suppliers can attend a Supplier Day on 10th and 11th October 2023 to learn more about the requirements and submission process. The tender aims to capture a wide range of requirements and encourage innovation and value for money while fostering strong supplier relationships.

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Notice Title

GSS23743: UK Research and Innovation - Antibodies Framework

Notice 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-483098f6-b75a-4a2e-a1e9-edb060308b8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36369023-1005-4986-8771-9de6abfe4aaf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

33140000 - Medical consumables

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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