--- title: "RE17271 - MRC - Pyrosequencer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d0eb207-ad17-466b-93b6-5287897c6db3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d0eb207-ad17-466b-93b6-5287897c6db3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d0eb207-ad17-466b-93b6-5287897c6db3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d0eb207-ad17-466b-93b6-5287897c6db3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-23" --- # RE17271 - MRC - Pyrosequencer Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d0eb207-ad17-466b-93b6-5287897c6db3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d0eb207-ad17-466b-93b6-5287897c6db3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d0eb207-ad17-466b-93b6-5287897c6db3.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking tenders for the supply of a Pyrosequencer, aimed at operations in The Gambia. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 27th July 2017. The total budget for this contract is £40,000, and it falls under the goods category, specifically for analysers as classified under CPV code 38434000. Interested parties must ensure compliance with the established evaluation criteria detailed in the Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document and follow the prescribed application procedures through the CCS eSourcing Suite, which is part of a strategic alliance with the Crown Commercial Service. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in laboratory equipment supply, specifically those proficient in advanced bioanalytical technologies. Suppliers with experience in exporting goods, particularly to African markets, would find this opportunity well-suited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the necessary procurement and compliance requirements. Successful bidders will not only secure a contract but also establish a foothold in the Gambian market, which could lead to further engagements in the region. ## Notice '*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** 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/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a05816e-656e-4c08-b37f-97883b689b8a | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Aug 2017 - 6 Aug 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 1FL | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38434000 - Analysers ## Release History - 23 Mar 2018 at 10:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a05816e-656e-4c08-b37f-97883b689b8a - 11 Jul 2017 at 08:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a05816e-656e-4c08-b37f-97883b689b8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a05816e-656e-4c08-b37f-97883b689b8a 23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c23f79c-a15b-4388-9147-c5f343724149 Delivery Information Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40ec27b9-950c-4d7e-8fe4-1a75be2aa4aa AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/387647ce-598f-47c1-ba3d-a3a4f44ae8c2 RE17271 Invitation to quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/489e6288-255c-47c2-9574-ec6aa3b4d3bf RE17271 Invitation to quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec87728f-7b86-48bf-9319-2d9dd65f6b59 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1dae1e3c-1fd3-4ad1-bf4f-42b52b8c1106 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d4ce1f3-ec0f-4346-bc5f-4d2b868dfc80 Bidder Training - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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