--- title: "RE20266 Automated Cage Processing System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b597831-21c4-4761-a3a7-1edace42392c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b597831-21c4-4761-a3a7-1edace42392c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b597831-21c4-4761-a3a7-1edace42392c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b597831-21c4-4761-a3a7-1edace42392c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-10-21" --- # RE20266 Automated Cage Processing System Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b597831-21c4-4761-a3a7-1edace42392c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b597831-21c4-4761-a3a7-1edace42392c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b597831-21c4-4761-a3a7-1edace42392c.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Automated Cage Processing System, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), is currently at the award stage. The tender, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was aimed at upgrading the infrastructure at the UK Research and Innovation - Medical Research Council Mary Lyon Center. The tendering period closed on 4th September 2020, with the contract awarded on 5th October 2020, to Tecniplast UK Limited for a total contract value of £1,192,921.85. The contract period extends from 6th October 2020 until 31st March 2023, with delivery configured for the OX11 0RD postal area in England. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the fields of laboratory equipment manufacturing, automation technology, and robotics. Companies that specialise in integrated washing systems and waste management solutions, alongside those able to provide robotic components, would be particularly well-suited to explore future contracts arising from this initiative. As the contracting authority, UK SBS aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive modernisation, indicating a potential for ongoing procurement opportunities in similar sectors. ## Notice *AWARDED* Closing date and time for Bidder to request RFP documents: 03/09/2020 @ 11:00hrs BST Closing date and time for Bidder to submit their response ('the deadline'): 04/09/2020 @ 11:00hrs BST DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender documentation MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing portal. Brief Description of Requirement: As part of the UK Research and Innovation - Medical Research Council Mary Lyon Center's infrastructure upgrade project, it is seeking to replace its automated cage processing system. A critical element of the operation, this requirement is for a fully integrated automated cage wash system; comprising of two robots (one cleaning / scraping out the cages and placing on conveyor belt for washing and the other taking the cleaned and dried cages, filling with new bedding material and stacking), tunnel washer, cage presentation and waste management system. Please note you will be required to complete and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement in the attachment section in order to be able to gain access to the documentation for this procurement. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria 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://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: RA4SNU922P Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately 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. 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037cb582-2709-498e-abf8-acf14036d139 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Oct 2020 | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,192,921 | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | TECNIPLAST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42995100 - Tunnel washer - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 21 Oct 2020 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037cb582-2709-498e-abf8-acf14036d139 - 18 Aug 2020 at 10:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309a1a58-bc36-4753-bf27-d41d5c0cd49e - 20 Jul 2020 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309a1a58-bc36-4753-bf27-d41d5c0cd49e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037cb582-2709-498e-abf8-acf14036d139 21st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309a1a58-bc36-4753-bf27-d41d5c0cd49e 18th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fe0cd39-da7d-4fc0-ad59-9f6acbc77fef NDC5 - PRECEDENT ONE-WAY NON-DISCLOSURE CONTRACT NOT A DEED - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:340763-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML TED Notice - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:492056-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML TED Award Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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