Tender

RE17205 - MRC - Pyrosequencer

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

07 Jul 2017 at 14:14

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

07 Jul 2017 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Jul 2017 at 15:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking bids for the supply of a Pyrosequencer, classified under the CPV code 38434000 (Analysers). The tender was initially published on 4th July 2017 and is part of an open procurement method, inviting a wide range of suppliers. The procurement stage is currently classified as cancelled after an initial tender period set to close on 17th July 2017. The contract, valued at £40,000, was intended for delivery to The Gambia, with all export paperwork needing to be provided by the supplier.

This opportunity may create significant business growth for companies specialising in scientific equipment and biotechnology, particularly those capable of supplying advanced equipment like pyrosequencers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are already adept in navigating public procurement processes, especially those with experience in compliance with export regulations and the public contracts framework, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with the CCS eSourcing Suite could also prove advantageous for interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RE17205 - MRC - Pyrosequencer

Notice Description

This is for supply to The Gambia, via our freight forwarders Agility Logistics at Feltham, Middlesex. As per the attached notice, all export paperwork will need to be provided. Pyrosequencing technology provides quantitative data in sequence context within minutes and the platform works based on the principle of sequencing by synthesis. Pyrosequencing technology also enables analysis of single variations in the methylation pattern of single or multiple CpG sites with high accuracy. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. 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. 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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 customers 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c10fd1ad-cd22-4455-93b8-e0e0dd3be9b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d25f0d0-c461-4d97-a119-5ba678f3b0de
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 1-2 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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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