Tender

Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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16 Oct 2020 at 07:46

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15 Oct 2020 at 15:40

Tender

15 Oct 2020 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is seeking tenders for its "Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables" framework agreement, which is set to commence on 1 January 2021. The framework will be established for an initial period of two years, with options for two additional one-year extensions. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically in the chemical products industry, and will accommodate tenders from various suppliers across multiple lots, including Chemicals, Bio-chemicals, and PPE, among others. The tender period concludes on 16 November 2020, and the initial framework value is set between £43,500,000 and £58,000,000, making it a significant opportunity within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies and consumables. Suppliers with experience in providing chemicals, laboratory equipment, and associated services are particularly suited to compete. The framework structure allows for a diversified approach, enabling several suppliers to be selected across its 11 lots, which range from general consumables to specific items such as DNA sequencing and tissue culture plastics. Companies investing in compliance and quality assurance within the laboratory sector may find this contract a lucrative venture, especially as it spans multiple prestigious institutions, including not only the University of Nottingham but also the universities of Derby, Exeter, and Warwick.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the supply of Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables (including Pipettes, Tips and servicing) the University of Nottingham and potentially the universities of Derby, Exeter, and Warwick wish to set up a framework to commence 1 January 2021 for an initial 2 years with options to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods, with several suppliers, a maximum of 5 suppliers for each lot, with the exception of Lots 1, 2 & 8 which will have a maximum of 8 suppliers per Lot, which are as follows: Lot 1 Chemicals Lot 2 Bio-chemicals Lot 3 Tissue Cultures Lot 4 General Consumables Lot 5 PPE & Cleaning Lot 6 Pipettes, Tips and servicing Lot 7 Glassware and Ground Glass Lot 8 Plastics Lot 9 Tissue Culture Plastics Lot 10 Oligos and Primers Lot 11 DNA Sequencing Additional information: The University of Nottingham requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables (including Pipettes, Tips and servicing). This framework will also be available for use by Universities of Derby, Exeter, and Warwick specifically and the full requirements are detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents. Duration of Framework: 1st January 2021 for an initial two year period, with an option to extend for up to two years in one year increments. The framework has been split into 11 lots as follows; Lot 1 Chemicals, Lot 2 Bio-chemicals, Lot 3 Tissue Cultures, Lot 4 General Consumables, Lot 5 PPE and Cleaning, Lot 6 Pipettes, Tips and servicing, Lot 7 Glassware and Ground Glass, Lot 8 Plastics, Lot 9 Tissue Culture Plastics, Lot 10 Oligos and Primers, Lot 11 DNA Sequencing. Each lot will be awarded to up to 5 suppliers, apart from lot 1,2 and 8 which allows an award up to 8 suppliers.: Lot 1 Chemicals Lot 2 Bio-chemicals Lot 3 Tissue Cultures Lot 4 General Consumables Lot 5 PPE & Cleaning Lot 6 Pipettes, Tips and servicing Lot 7 Glassware and Ground Glass Lot 8 Plastics Lot 9 Tissue Culture Plastics Lot 10 Oligos and Primers Lot 11 DNA Sequencing Please refer and respond to the Documents in Part B - Technical & Commercial Response. This ITT documentation reference ITT/1094 should only have been downloaded from the In-Tend Portal. Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Confirmation of intention to submit - The In-Tend system has an OPT IN / OPT OUT button at the end of the ITT list of documents, if you wish to proceed with this tender you must click on the 'OPT IN' button via the website to enable you to upload your return: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Decline or inability to return - If you wish to decline or are unable to return please click on the 'OPT OUT' button along with a correspondence to detail the reasons why you have declined to bid for this tender via the website: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Correspondence regarding tender - Any queries about this tender MUST ONLY be directed using the correspondence link on the In-Tend website Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Responses to basic clarification queries will be shared with all prospective Tenderer's. However, correspondence marked as 'commercially sensitive' will be respected as such and NOT shared, although the UoN reserves the right to overrule this marking if it has been incorrectly identified. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8091a7f-ce13-422d-b4c0-ebdfa48cf278
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808a8e52-d1e4-41c5-b2ee-125ee4599654
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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


CPV Codes

18424300 - Disposable gloves

19520000 - Plastic products

24000000 - Chemical products

33140000 - Medical consumables

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33793000 - Laboratory glassware

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

38437110 - Pipette tips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
Julie Greenfield
Contact Email
julie.greenfield@nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441158466587

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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