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title: "UKRI MRC RE18210 - High Throughput Centrifuge"
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# UKRI MRC RE18210 - High Throughput Centrifuge

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b639f50-f0c0-47bc-89d6-0d96988da784

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the UK Shared Business Services Limited for the contract titled "UKRI MRC RE18210 - High Throughput Centrifuge." This opportunity falls under the laboratory equipment industry category and is based in Swindon, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender stage has concluded, with bids required to be submitted by 29th May 2018. The contract period is set to start from 20th June 2018 and will extend until 19th July 2020. The realised contract value is approximately £29,699.41.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment, particularly those specialised in centrifuge technologies. Companies focusing on scientific instruments, medical devices, or similar technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, businesses capable of delivering high-quality products that meet the specified technical capabilities are likely to find success in this procurement process.

## Notice

***The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 29th May 2018 at 14:00.*** DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Key Features & Capabilities * Floor standing * 230V 50hz single phase power supply * Maximum speed 30,000rpm * Maximum g force 110,000g * Friction reduction system * Maximum heat dissipation to room 1.5kW (in steady state conditions) * Low work surface height (no greater than 900mm) * Large rotor chamber * Hands free door operation * Refrigerated * Maximum capacity of 4L * LCD control screen * Delayed start capability * Run times to 99 minutes * Multi-level security access with password protection for individual users (up to 40) * Function to track use of individual rotor by type and serial number and DRIC recognition of rotors Rotor specification: * Fixed angle rotor with biocontainment canisters/lids for 6x500ml bottles (capable of up to 17500g, 10,000rpm) Additional rotors required: * Fixed angle rotor with single lock lid capable of 75400g for 8x50ml tubes plus adaptors for 10ml tubes 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 tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7be800e-473d-462e-9329-6c6e871e77b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2018 - 19 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,699 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2018 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7be800e-473d-462e-9329-6c6e871e77b9
- 20 Jun 2018 at 12:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c74bd0-2893-4c3e-b409-693fc4e68633
- 16 May 2018 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c74bd0-2893-4c3e-b409-693fc4e68633

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7be800e-473d-462e-9329-6c6e871e77b9
  20th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c74bd0-2893-4c3e-b409-693fc4e68633
  20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7761147-4bc2-408c-86d8-c45dbc2564b4
  Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/caf6bcd2-8c42-4066-a13a-0dd1d790d08c
  Contract Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bdb8341-90bb-4db5-9c70-4eb16ce2b17a
  Invitation To Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea61534b-4698-4225-b448-3ffebbb75af8
  Bidder Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee8b64a8-5baf-4487-b0db-7acc7449fa9b
  Bidder Training

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

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