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UKRI MRC RE18394 Microaerophilic Workstation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking tenders for the procurement of a Microaerophilic Workstation, referenced as RE18394. This procurement falls under the medical equipment category, specifically targeting laboratory and precision equipment within the healthcare sector. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 9th November 2018 at 14:00. The equipment will be used at the London Institute of Medical Sciences and is essential for safely culturing anaerobic microbes. Bidders must submit their proposals through the CCS eSourcing Portal as direct applications to the buyer are not permitted.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in producing anaerobic chambers or related technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on medical and scientific equipment are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is open and designed to foster competition. Successful bidders will contribute to vital research operations, enhancing their portfolio while potentially establishing long-term relationships with prominent research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI MRC RE18394 Microaerophilic Workstation

Notice Description

**Please note, no award is to be made for this procurement excercise** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 9th November 2018 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The Medical Research Council are looking to purchase an anaerobic chamber to undertake necessary tasks within the London institute of Medical Sciences. The anaerobic chamber will be utilised by supporting the research scientist providing the following: 1. Safely culturing of strict and facultative anaerobic microbes. The chamber will allow for strict control of oxygen tension but also humidity and temperature covering all the key requirements for growth of fastidious organisms. 2. The equipment will allow the utilization of other gases such as O2 and CO2 permitting users to set oxygen conditions to microaerophilic conditions such as hypoxia. 3. The equipment will provide a platform for the co-culturing of human cells and microbes in a safe environment 4. The equipment must be equipped with a touch screen with a with a set of programs to control for temperature, humidity and oxygen tension. 5. The equipment will provide easy access for complete decontamination allowing the protection of future users and quick exchange between users. The full specification can be found in the RE18394 Microaerophilic Workstation ITQ Invitation to Quote document attached to this notice. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. 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. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe948cc-5970-4e9d-8096-4ca87b417b3c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 3 Jun 2019 6-12 months
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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