GSS23564: UK Research and Innovation - Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Nucleic Acid Sequencing Services Framework

UK Shared Business Services Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2024 at 10:45

Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 15:07

Planning

17 Aug 2023 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently at the award stage and is being conducted by the Department of Transport in Birmingham, UK. The title of the contract is "Public Transport Services" in the Transport industry category. The key deadline for submissions is 15th October 2021.

This tender for public transport services in Birmingham presents an opportunity for companies in the transport sector to expand their operations. Businesses experienced in providing public transport services, such as bus or train operators, would be well-suited to compete in this tender and potentially secure a long-term contract with the Department of Transport.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GSS23564: UK Research and Innovation - Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Nucleic Acid Sequencing Services Framework

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 23rd October 2023 at 11:00hrs GMT. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Please note that this is a Supplies and Services Contract. 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 Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Nucleic Acid Sequencing Services. The Framework will be based upon four LOTS: * Lot 1 - Nucleic Acid Sequencing Services * Lot 2 - Custom Gene Synthesis * Lot 3 - Advanced DNA Service * Lot 4 - Custom Oligonucleotides This Framework will be made accessible for UKRI and it is intended that multiple providers will be appointed for each of the Lots detailed above. Potential Providers are invited to tender for one or more Lots on an individual basis. The objective of this procurement is to: a) Produce a Framework Agreement that UKRI can easily use and provide a compliant route to the market. b) Capture a large percentage of the Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Nucleic Acid Sequencing requirements from large value items to low value, high volume items. c) Develop strong relationships with UKRI and Suppliers to ensure that 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. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number GSS23564 Additional information: 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 Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. 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 Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer 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 Legal Standing, 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74e8fecd-7b07-4b52-9a99-6eb798f48255
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bebe32-d3f7-4bac-ac77-a7e2d6d17f2f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

24956000 - Peptones and protein substances

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
1 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2024 - 21 Feb 2027 3-4 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
Postcode Area
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
12
Supplier Names

CeGat GmbH

Edinburgh Genetics Limited

Eurofins Genomics UK Ltd

Eurogentec Ltd

GENEWIZ UK Ltd

Macrogen Europe B.V.

Merck Life Science UK Limited

Randox Laboratories Ltd

Twist Bioscience

Life Technologies Ltd

Source BioScience UK Limited

IDT DNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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