Award

RE20266 Automated Cage Processing System

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2020 at 10:23

TenderAmendment

18 Aug 2020 at 10:49

Tender

20 Jul 2020 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Automated Cage Processing System, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), is currently at the award stage. The tender, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was aimed at upgrading the infrastructure at the UK Research and Innovation - Medical Research Council Mary Lyon Center. The tendering period closed on 4th September 2020, with the contract awarded on 5th October 2020, to Tecniplast UK Limited for a total contract value of £1,192,921.85. The contract period extends from 6th October 2020 until 31st March 2023, with delivery configured for the OX11 0RD postal area in England.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the fields of laboratory equipment manufacturing, automation technology, and robotics. Companies that specialise in integrated washing systems and waste management solutions, alongside those able to provide robotic components, would be particularly well-suited to explore future contracts arising from this initiative. As the contracting authority, UK SBS aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive modernisation, indicating a potential for ongoing procurement opportunities in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

RE20266 Automated Cage Processing System

Notice Description

*AWARDED* Closing date and time for Bidder to request RFP documents: 03/09/2020 @ 11:00hrs BST Closing date and time for Bidder to submit their response ('the deadline'): 04/09/2020 @ 11:00hrs BST DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender documentation MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing portal. Brief Description of Requirement: As part of the UK Research and Innovation - Medical Research Council Mary Lyon Center's infrastructure upgrade project, it is seeking to replace its automated cage processing system. A critical element of the operation, this requirement is for a fully integrated automated cage wash system; comprising of two robots (one cleaning / scraping out the cages and placing on conveyor belt for washing and the other taking the cleaned and dried cages, filling with new bedding material and stacking), tunnel washer, cage presentation and waste management system. Please note you will be required to complete and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement in the attachment section in order to be able to gain access to the documentation for this procurement. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. 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: RA4SNU922P Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately 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. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b597831-21c4-4761-a3a7-1edace42392c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037cb582-2709-498e-abf8-acf14036d139
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

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

42995100 - Tunnel washer

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,192,921 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECNIPLAST

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