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title: "UK SBS RE21225 Laboratory Consumables Framework"
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# UK SBS RE21225 Laboratory Consumables Framework

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07c0fe19-3af5-4960-8ffd-434ac3f5a93b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded the contract for the UK SBS RE21225 Laboratory Consumables Framework. The procurement process was completed on September 1, 2022. The framework agreement covers supply and services in thirteen lots, including laboratory consumables like glassware, syringes, and personal protective equipment. The estimated value of the framework is £9,500,000. The contract period runs from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. Interested suppliers should access the Delta eSourcing Portal for further details.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses dealing with laboratory consumables to grow. Suppliers of plastics, glassware, medical consumables, and laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete. The buyer, UK Shared Business Services, aims to aggregate public sector demand through this framework, offering multiple suppliers the opportunity to serve various lots. The procurement method for this open procedure involves submitting bids through the Delta eSourcing Portal by the specified deadline of September 27, 2021, at 11:00 am.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 27th September 2021 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. UK SBS wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Laboratory Consumables. 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 Framework Agreement. The award of this Framework Agreement will be based on thirteen Lots: Lot 1 - Plastics Major Lot 2 - Tissue Culture Lot 3 - Centrifuge bottles, Tubes & Containers (Sterile and Non-Sterile) Lot 4 - Filter Paper & Membranes Lot 5 - Histology & Microscopy Glassware Lot 6 - Laboratory Glassware & Bottles Lot 7 - Storage Boxes & Racks Lot 8 - Syringes, Needles and Blood Collection Lot 9 - Disposable Pipettes & Tips Lot 10 - Non-Disposable Pipettes Lot 11 - Servicing of Non-Disposable pipettes Lot 12 - Supply of spare parts for Non-Disposable Pipettes Lot 13 - Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment This Framework will be made accessible for use by UK SBS (The Contracting Authority) and any other Government Department, Agency, or Public Body (Contracting Bodies) detailed under the Gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations and UK SBS's Homepage Contracts (uksbs.co.uk). This will facilitate the greater aggregation of public sector demand and enable public sector to leverage greater efficiencies. All details are available in the RFP tender documents. It is intended that multiple providers will be appointed for each of the Lots detailed above. Potential bidders are invited to tender for one or more Lots or Sub Lots on an individual basis. This Framework is being established for a term of 2 + 1 (December 1st, 2021 - November 30th, 2023 with the option to extend for a further 1 year till November 30th, 2024) The estimated value for this Framework is PS9,500,000.00 excluding VAT 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 as 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://www.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://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' .Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: V69N3NZ749 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. 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, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations 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 under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), 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 your organisation in doing so. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aceca4db-cac5-424a-900c-afb83b8a2a35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 30 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA LABORATORIES; APPLETON WOODS; ASTON PHARMA; BIO-RAD LABORATORIES; BUNZL UK LTD T/A GREENHAM; DSTO LTD T/A HEAD2TOE WORKWEAR; EDINBURGH GENETICS; ELKAY LABORATORY PRODUCTS (U.K.; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; GILSON SCIENTIFIC; GREINER BIO-ONE; HAWKSLEY & SONS; HELENA LABORATORIES (U.K.; IMEI LTD T/A ORPIAN; INIVOS; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS; MERCK LIFE SCIENCE; PLASMIC HEALTHSCIENCES; R & L SLAUGHTER; SARSTEDT; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SCIQUIP; SDS PROTECTION; STARLAB (UK; SWINDON BEARINGS; THISTLE SCIENTIFIC; TRIPLE 111 GROUP; UK MEDS DIRECT; VALMY; VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 15994200 - Filter paper
- 19520000 - Plastic products
- 30199760 - Labels
- 32354800 - Cling film
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33192500 - Test tubes
- 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
- 35331500 - Cartridges
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39225700 - Bottles, jars and phials
- 39225710 - Bottles
- 39226000 - Carboys, bottle cases, flasks and bobbins
- 39299000 - Glassware
- 42910000 - Distilling, filtering or rectifying apparatus
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
- 44174000 - Foil
- 44617000 - Boxes

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2022 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aceca4db-cac5-424a-900c-afb83b8a2a35
- 18 Aug 2021 at 16:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9721a39-5839-4b79-b2dd-2ab37566b51e
- 13 Aug 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9721a39-5839-4b79-b2dd-2ab37566b51e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aceca4db-cac5-424a-900c-afb83b8a2a35
  22nd September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9721a39-5839-4b79-b2dd-2ab37566b51e
  18th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7159dc09-cce7-4dfb-b881-048704991664
  UK SBS RE21225 Laboratory Consumables Framework - Request for Proposal Questions RFPQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af594fa0-875c-4a6a-a3c2-1b854827d2bb
  Appendix B - Science Warehouse Price File Process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06bca8a1-7b5e-4eaa-88c4-c9643ebcfeef
  Appendix C - MI and KPI Data
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5a8d127-e6d2-4ec2-8080-eb82709fb903
  Appendix D - Advanced Standard Data Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f06b6d1e-39b5-4e56-8cee-9a60e151af67
  Appendix D - Advanced Standard Data Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9d071b4-701e-495c-841e-8b1691a028f7
  Appendix D - Special Character Coding
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/559386cf-7d76-4eaa-8b2a-7d4a2d8ad764
  Appendix E - Contract Management Module
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b56b00e-33f3-4d3f-a061-6cb1a3966b94
  Appendix F - Discontinuation Process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72cab563-ba41-4733-9473-31434010633b
  Appendix G - Science Warehouse New Supplier Packages
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed2d1784-4cbf-47d7-a55c-33729039b139
  Appendix H - Social Value
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4668f3af-32b1-4404-97ac-16b3a7015046
  Annex 1 - Lot 1 - Plastics Major
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c7e12a4-042f-49cf-a19f-d64fc0b0f29d
  Annex 2 - Lot 2 - Tissue Culture
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/831eb8e4-8d81-4b7e-8a2f-a1a773832784
  Annex 3 - Lot 3 - Centrifuge Bottles, Tubes & Containers (Sterile and Non-Sterile)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/567f206b-1a59-4a3a-93ea-6b913529525b
  Annex 4 - Lot 4 - Filtration & Membranes
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd452aa1-b02a-4ecf-9e85-7b5c3f95f787
  Annex 6 - Lot 6 - Laboratory Glassware & Bottles
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cf7dbb3-cea6-4cc0-a92d-e8230a455a7b
  Annex 7 - Lot 7 - Storage Boxes & Racks
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b70bd11-04b3-4545-8dde-cec450731900
  Annex 8 - Lot 8 - Syringes, Needles & Blood Collection
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94bd2884-e31e-4c03-801f-e5215ce9f52b
  Annex 9 - Lot 9 - Disposable Pipettes and Tips
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35c35099-3dc7-4660-8061-ea792794aa9a
  Annex 10 - Lot 10 - Non Disposable Pipettes
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b904696b-032f-47df-83a8-ec236841e8c5
  Annex 12 - Lot 12 - Supply of Spare Parts
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a82ee8e-0427-4320-897b-e1ea4d334a67
  Annex 13 - Lot 13 - Laboratory PPE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b58d3cd-0426-4e79-9854-88c8f9a9dc22
  Sub Lot 1.1 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02e1f71a-9914-43bf-96f4-72337dc61d42
  Sub Lot 1.2 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22cb2bf7-91f6-4fff-949a-eb36a68be9d0
  Sub Lot 2.1 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b4fa3c7-b7d7-45e6-b0c5-0c6c7be7dbcd
  Sub Lot 2.2 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2ce57fa-febc-4b6e-b450-45d209f78b04
  Sub Lot 3.1 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a52da00-0048-4293-9445-4a6637150535
  Sub Lot 3.2 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9586df7a-0477-468c-ab9f-730e32cc6b8a
  Sub Lot 3.3 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca41d66d-7ba6-4f9c-800a-8a77e2df088b
  Sub Lot 4.1 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90349339-cac9-4c84-a9b5-b71f48949518
  Sub Lot 4.2 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2930f9a9-703b-421c-ae9a-2c2bf652f6b3
  Lot 5 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6be39dbf-1f6a-4cf9-9ece-30306a2d6e15
  Lot 6 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8db336de-b964-4353-9107-5dcad1a2f137
  Lot 7 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4703f29-6974-4a5a-92b5-abddb01f8d54
  Lot 8 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ce5fa84-8627-46d7-a1c1-9dc859a40c70
  Lot 9 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88994613-3c32-44a5-b440-c160d263b1b3
  Sub Lot 10.1 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45a600ef-dde5-4486-974a-c71d182b89f4
  Sub Lot 10.2 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39f298f4-c3f2-4692-8e38-ffe3f62345de
  Sub Lot 10.3 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61e50f07-c4d2-4525-8f44-5d4abb265e49
  Sub Lot 10.4 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a9bf09e-175d-48e2-b2d7-e2dc7f47a871
  Lot 11 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e63bb64-7d89-4a5f-9343-984c9fbbe015
  Sub Lot 12.1 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/429e6a3f-3e1f-4b12-bd44-76e91ee6fd33
  Sub Lot 12.2 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40722939-0d3a-4ded-9dc6-1b247e027925
  Sub Lot 12.3 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/110f8431-735f-40a2-9916-d080e9294d1a
  Sub Lot 13.1 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e6e96df-0d39-416a-a13b-ea188820363e
  Sub Lot 13.2 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79bcf9b4-619c-4bb5-89f4-ff28e235a07f
  Sub Lot 13.3 - AW5.2 Representative Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6699b22e-0be7-478d-a092-6e73dfb93aef
  AW5.3 Sourcing Pricing Schedule Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e391b3e6-06b7-4103-9580-55b3865e9392
  AW4.1 - Framework Contract Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a68f6d8-35da-4558-9b0f-ee57bba7707c
  UK SBS RE21225 Laboratory Consumables Framework - Request for Proposal RFP.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55ecb737-d429-4511-aa5f-9c14892b858a
  UKSBS RE21225 Laboratory Consumables - Find a Tender Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b0ea734-d3b7-4640-bc5f-9b1116ab5496
  Annex 5 - Lot 5 - Histology & Microscopy Glassware
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
  Delta eSourcing Portal
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019721-2021?
  Find a Tender Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a03379f6-4f4e-4359-85ec-f63271d4e238
  UK SBS RE21225 Laboratory Consumables Framework - Request for Proposal RFP v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d42ca1c0-90eb-4118-a898-d78a100e3238
  AW4.1 - Framework Contract Terms - Redacted

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019721-2021
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations

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