Tender

Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents for the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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29 Jun 2020 at 14:24

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01 Jun 2020 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is conducting a tender process for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents, with a total estimated spend ranging from £3 million to £30 million over a potential four-year period. The tender includes two lots: Lot 1 for Laboratory Consumables and Lot 2 for Laboratory Reagents, with the opportunity for bidders to apply for one or both lots. The submission deadline for tenders is Thursday, 2nd July 2020, at 12 noon, following a last date for clarification questions on 25th June 2020. This procurement is classified under the 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment' industry category and is being approached using an open procedure method to invite bids above established thresholds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supplying of laboratory products, particularly those that can meet the quality standards required by educational institutions and public bodies. Suppliers of laboratory consumables and reagents, especially those with experience in providing products for universities and healthcare sectors, will find this tender especially relevant. Additionally, businesses may leverage this framework as it extends access beyond the University of Birmingham to other universities and local authorities, enhancing the potential for collaborative contracts and partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents for the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University has a requirement for an all-encompassing Framework to the following Lots: Lot 1 - Laboratory Consumables Lot 2 - Laboratory Reagents The Framework Agreement will be awarded to up to 4 suppliers per Lot, provided the bidder(s) meets the required minimum standards. The bidders may bid for one or combinations of both Lots. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years. Initial contract will be for two (2) year, subject to annual review of cost, competitiveness, sustainability performance and the on-going need for the agreement. The Framework Agreement may be extended, also subject to annual review. The Framework Agreement will not exceed a maximum period of four (4) years. The estimated total spend for the duration of this framework ranges between PS3M to PS30M excluding VAT. The Contracting Authority for this Framework Agreement is the University of Birmingham and will be the primary user however the Framework Agreement may also be used by the West Midlands Universities. Additionally, the agreement may also be accessed by other Universities in the United Kingdom. In addition, the University will provide access to the following classifications of user organisations: * Educational Establishments: Nursery School, Primary School, Middle or High School, Secondary School, Academy, Special School, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), Further Education College, University; * Local Authority Councils: County, Unitary, District, Borough, and Metropolitan Councils (Parish and Community Councils are also permissible users); * NHS Bodies, the HSC (Northern Ireland) and Ambulance Services. The participation in and use of the contract by these other authorities would be at the discretion of the supplier and the University on a viability basis e.g. if the existing specification is acceptable, or in certain circumstances can easily be modified e.g. by adding a small additional requirement to the contract with the authorisation of the Lead University (University of Birmingham), and provided the modification would not conflict with the EU directives. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. Additional information: KEY INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Tender return date Thursday, 2nd July 2020 Tender return time 12 noon Last date for clarification questions Thursday, 25th June 2020 Standstill Period Minimum 10 calendar Days Procurement officer(s) Susanna Ting/Peter Nobbs Emergency contact number 0121 414 5389 Tender procedure used OJEU Open Tender Email address (please note the In-Tend Portal is the primary contact for this tender) s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk/ p.k.g.nobbs@bham.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e246fed-26c9-44ce-8896-3cd2d978bef6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e837e5-53cd-489f-bcc3-df56454d3b51
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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