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title: "Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents"
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# Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bc43731-390d-4cd6-9c72-e70cf1aa6a6d

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents," which falls under the classification of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and lasted from the initiation of the tender until the award notice, published on 10 February 2021, after the contract was finalised in January 2021. The contract period is set for four years, commencing from 2 November 2020 and concluding on 1 November 2024, with a total value reaching up to £30 million for multiple lots aimed at laboratory supplies.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in supplying laboratory consumables and reagents, particularly for medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the required minimum standards. Suppliers that can provide innovative, sustainable, and competitively priced products will be well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement, which allows for bids on individual lots or both. Businesses in the scientific and laboratory supply sectors should consider pursuing this contract to expand their market presence and improve their service offerings within the healthcare and research industries.

## Notice

The University has a requirement for an all-encompassing Framework to the following Lots: Lot 1 - Laboratory Consumables Lot 2 - Laboratory Reagents The Framework Agreement will be awarded to up to 4 suppliers per Lot, provided the bidder(s) meets the required minimum standards. The bidders may bid for one or combinations of both Lots. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years. Initial contract will be for two (2) year, subject to annual review of cost, competitiveness, sustainability performance and the on-going need for the agreement. The Framework Agreement may be extended, also subject to annual review. The Framework Agreement will not exceed a maximum period of four (4) years. PS3M - PS30M over 4 year period for both Lots. This is linked to previous Notice and TED OJEU Notice which was published on 25 June 2020: FRAM460/20 Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents. The contract has now been awarded with the contracts finalised in January 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b8732f-1be6-4410-a1ea-d4fe8df354b9 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | APPLETON WOODS; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; MERCK LIFE SCIENCE; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b8732f-1be6-4410-a1ea-d4fe8df354b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b8732f-1be6-4410-a1ea-d4fe8df354b9
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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