Tender

RE22058 - UKRI Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RE22058 - UKRI Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, England. This contract, related to the animal products industry, aims to source services for processing and pathogen testing of biological samples from rhesus macaques at the Centre for Macaques located at the Porton Down site in Salisbury. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 25th March 2022. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2022 and will conclude on 29th March 2024, with an estimated contract value of £95,000. Applications should be submitted exclusively via the Delta eSourcing Portal, as direct applications to the buyer are not permitted.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, laboratory testing, and animal welfare products. Companies involved in serological, bacteriological, parasitological, and PCR testing would find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their potential to deliver innovative solutions and tailored services in the animal health sector. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate long-term partnerships and growth within the public sector, especially in the field of animal research and care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RE22058 - UKRI Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening

Notice Description

**Please note, no award is to be made for this procurement exercise** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 25th March 2022 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The MRC Centre for Macaques (CFM) is a national facility at the Porton Down site, Salisbury and works to develop best practice in animal welfare, to promote physical and mental well-being of the macaques within the Centre and to share these practices with the wider primate care community. The CFM takes seriously its animal welfare responsibilities; it aspires to be a centre of excellence in primate welfare and to facilitate studies of animal behaviour and welfare within the captive environment The purpose of this procurement is to obtain services (and any associated consumables) for the processing and pathogen testing of biological samples taken from rhesus macaques at the Centre for Macaques during routine health screening. Each year the centre carries out health screening on the rhesus macaques to test for a variety of pathogens that can be dangerous to both macaques and humans. Screening is required to maintain the health and safety of both the macaques and the humans (including staff) who come into contact with them. Services are required to carry out serological, bacteriological, parasitological and PCR testing on biological samples. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ 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://www.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://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code:GKRCPU2MEX Additional information: Additional text DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. 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, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations 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 under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), 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 your organisation in doing so. 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.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208ab991-adb4-4c07-ab0b-359c8a9db0a5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03140000 - Animal products and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 29 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Thomas Ellis
Contact Email
research.tenders@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867066

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

Notice Documents

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