--- title: "RE22058 - UKRI Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51e8c4ef-a7d3-4bed-a939-1feb6f9e4eb3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51e8c4ef-a7d3-4bed-a939-1feb6f9e4eb3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51e8c4ef-a7d3-4bed-a939-1feb6f9e4eb3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51e8c4ef-a7d3-4bed-a939-1feb6f9e4eb3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-04-12" --- # RE22058 - UKRI Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51e8c4ef-a7d3-4bed-a939-1feb6f9e4eb3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51e8c4ef-a7d3-4bed-a939-1feb6f9e4eb3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51e8c4ef-a7d3-4bed-a939-1feb6f9e4eb3.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "RE22058 - UKRI Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, England. This contract, related to the animal products industry, aims to source services for processing and pathogen testing of biological samples from rhesus macaques at the Centre for Macaques located at the Porton Down site in Salisbury. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 25th March 2022. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2022 and will conclude on 29th March 2024, with an estimated contract value of £95,000. Applications should be submitted exclusively via the Delta eSourcing Portal, as direct applications to the buyer are not permitted. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, laboratory testing, and animal welfare products. Companies involved in serological, bacteriological, parasitological, and PCR testing would find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their potential to deliver innovative solutions and tailored services in the animal health sector. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate long-term partnerships and growth within the public sector, especially in the field of animal research and care. ## Notice **Please note, no award is to be made for this procurement exercise** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 25th March 2022 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The MRC Centre for Macaques (CFM) is a national facility at the Porton Down site, Salisbury and works to develop best practice in animal welfare, to promote physical and mental well-being of the macaques within the Centre and to share these practices with the wider primate care community. The CFM takes seriously its animal welfare responsibilities; it aspires to be a centre of excellence in primate welfare and to facilitate studies of animal behaviour and welfare within the captive environment The purpose of this procurement is to obtain services (and any associated consumables) for the processing and pathogen testing of biological samples taken from rhesus macaques at the Centre for Macaques during routine health screening. Each year the centre carries out health screening on the rhesus macaques to test for a variety of pathogens that can be dangerous to both macaques and humans. Screening is required to maintain the health and safety of both the macaques and the humans (including staff) who come into contact with them. Services are required to carry out serological, bacteriological, parasitological and PCR testing on biological samples. 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 ITQ 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:GKRCPU2MEX Additional information: Additional text 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 further 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/208ab991-adb4-4c07-ab0b-359c8a9db0a5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 29 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | 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 - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03140000 - Animal products and related products ## Release History - 12 Apr 2022 at 07:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208ab991-adb4-4c07-ab0b-359c8a9db0a5 - 14 Mar 2022 at 10:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208ab991-adb4-4c07-ab0b-359c8a9db0a5 - 11 Mar 2022 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208ab991-adb4-4c07-ab0b-359c8a9db0a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208ab991-adb4-4c07-ab0b-359c8a9db0a5 12th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4231f3ec-cac2-439f-ad9d-fe7e4c91dfea AW4.1 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6121a8cd-003b-4d1c-91b2-ffb1aeb0f8ea RE22058 - UKRI Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening - ITQ Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd390b9b-8987-4ba1-b4e3-2c49cca5a620 RE22058 - UKRI Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbdf74c8-3238-4118-a5fa-b9c8636a1c66 RE22058 - LOT1AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60bacadd-a081-4996-9681-9f476391f289 RE22058 - LOT2AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c75d448a-8579-4ad5-83d0-070ad26f8d4e RE22058 - UKRI Centre for Macaques NHP Health Screening ITQ ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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