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title: "RE20505 UK SBS Low Value Equipment DPS"
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# RE20505 UK SBS Low Value Equipment DPS

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08fc3bd5-8b74-4777-8703-dc104fefc12e

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a public procurement process titled "RE20505 UK SBS Low Value Equipment DPS," aimed at establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for low value laboratory equipment ranging from £10,000 to £200,000. This tender falls under the medical equipment industry category, and the current procurement stage involves the establishment of the DPS. The deadline for bidders to submit their initial responses was set for 12th November 2020, and the DPS will remain open for applications until 30th November 2022. Call-off contracts under this DPS commenced on 1st December 2020, with potential total contract values amounting to £9,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the scientific, medical, and laboratory equipment sectors. Suppliers providing various categories of laboratory and medical equipment—including microscopes, spectrometers, and laboratory automation systems—are well-suited to compete. With the DPS model allowing for ongoing participation, businesses can engage with UK SBS through the Delta eSourcing portal, enhancing their chances for growth and establishing long-term contracts with public sector clients.

## Notice

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender documentation MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing portal. UK SBS wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Low Value Laboratory equipment (PS10,000 - PS200,000). 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 DPS. The DPS will be broken down into 41 categories: 1. Microscope, Optical 2. Microscope, Electron 3. Microscope, X-ray 4. Microscope, Other 5. Imaging and quantification 6. Plate Readers 7. Spectrometers 8. Camera systems 9. Chromatography, Liquid 10. Chromatography, Gas 11. Chromatography, Other 12. Diffractometers 13. Local Exhaust Ventilation 14. Media Kitchen/ Glass wash 15. Sterilisation/Purification Systems 16. Flat optics 17. Lenses 18. Curved mirrors (parabolas, spherical etc.) 19. Gain media 20. Active optical components 21. Autoclaves/ Incubators/ Ovens 22. Shakers 23. Thin Film Coating Plants 24. Critical point dryer 25. Biochemistry, Electrophoresic 26. DNA preparation, amplification and analysis 27. Cold storage 28. Centrifuges & Rotors 29. General Lab 30. Micromachining Systems 31. Medical Equipment 32. Clinical specimen analysis 33. Animal measurements 34. Cell handling equipment 35. Radiation monitoring equipment 36. Pulsed Lasers 37. Electronic Equipment 38. BioPhysics 39. Vacuum Equipment 40. Natural Environment Analysers 41. Weighing Equipment UK SBS will be setting an 'initial joining stage' deadline for bidders to submit responses. The closing date and time for the' initial joining stage' is Thursday 12th November 2020 at 11:00hrs BST Following the review of the initial responses it is then intended that the DPS will be re-opened and potential suppliers will be able to apply to join right up until the closing date of the 30th November 2022 (with the potential to extend +1 and +1). Call off contracts under this DPS will be available from 1st December 2020. 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://uksbs.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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 9F7J6DQVZR Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately is 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 Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. 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 in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, 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 bidders. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4aa5322-01ef-4b46-ad99-ddc4c6654fa1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2023 - 14 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2021 at 17:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4aa5322-01ef-4b46-ad99-ddc4c6654fa1
- 23 Oct 2020 at 10:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4aa5322-01ef-4b46-ad99-ddc4c6654fa1
- 7 Oct 2020 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4aa5322-01ef-4b46-ad99-ddc4c6654fa1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4aa5322-01ef-4b46-ad99-ddc4c6654fa1
  7th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0da78db9-e4fb-4d79-95d0-e14b4a1c180e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7c13faa-5387-4c3e-ad9a-2919626b3873
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/413191cb-9f1f-40d4-836e-6de368fc843d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/462f2e3b-050d-4f6f-8cc1-8d01855bfe77
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4dcbe6ff-8ccc-4d21-a212-2d0572b1b1a8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1d985ec-21c1-4dac-ae37-0cc8d117b2ab
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b00906e-01b7-43d7-9475-d2a26892dbe1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c98cfbb5-4c80-4d2d-b2bf-da0e81a8d61a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad365b4e-9c56-46e3-a29d-1f47fce12d4b
  OJEU Notice
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9F7J6DQVZR
  Tender Link
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:473177-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
  OJEU Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21bdb157-d8c4-4ffd-9399-8eda4551e78c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e753547-f749-4127-9c20-478bd77c967d

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com
- https://uksbs.delta­-esourcing.com

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