Tender

RE20392 - Mass Spectrometry Package- Request for Proposal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mass Spectrometry Package" is being managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This tender falls within the goods category and is being conducted under the Open OJEU Procedure. The submission deadline for bids was on 2nd October 2020, and the contract period is set to commence on 30th October 2020 and run until 23rd December 2025. This tender involves a substantial budget of £600,000 and is aimed at sourcing high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography coupled with a mass detector (LC-MS) for use in the Chemistry department at a specified location in Oxfordshire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, particularly those with capabilities in high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Companies that can offer robust maintenance contracts and have a presence in the UK to facilitate efficient service should consider participating. Furthermore, those willing to collaborate on developing and promoting innovative techniques in the field of Nucleic Acid Therapeutics would be well-placed to compete for this contract, given UK SBS's emphasis on effective service delivery and supplier collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RE20392 - Mass Spectrometry Package- Request for Proposal

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision because of a material change to the requirement. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 2nd October 2020 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 UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), wishes to establish a Contract for a Mass Spectrometry Package as per the specification detailed in the request for proposal. UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). This is a Supplies and Services Contract being procured under the Open OJEU Procedure regulations. The RFP sets out details of the Contract and expectations of any successful supplier. This Contract will be awarded to a sole supplier. Aims of the requirement The aim of this procurement is to secure a competitive offer on a High Performance Liquid Chromatography(HPLC) and Liquid Chromatography coupled to a mass detector (LC-MS). These machines are key equipment for the Chemistry department as they will be used for purifying and characterizing compounds, impurities or metabolites synthesized within NATA and are essential to the manufacturing process. Objectives The sourcing company should be able to provide: - * all the machines with the minimum of specification required in this request for proposal documentation; * a maintenance contract and a presence in the UK to ensure a quick and efficient service; * willingness to collaborate, develop and promote with NATA new techniques or equipment related to the manufacture and characterization of Nucleic Acid Therapeutics; * training and installation of the equipment on site. 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 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: Q5E435ZS74 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: *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision because of a material change to the requirement. *** 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.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89d387e9-7730-4b18-9f76-5a0d6d4689dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e19386f-9902-4ffc-b243-adba66bdb266
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2020 - 23 Dec 2025 Over 5 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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