--- title: "Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents for the University of Birmingham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e246fed-26c9-44ce-8896-3cd2d978bef6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e246fed-26c9-44ce-8896-3cd2d978bef6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e246fed-26c9-44ce-8896-3cd2d978bef6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e246fed-26c9-44ce-8896-3cd2d978bef6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2020-06-29" --- # Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents for the University of Birmingham Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e246fed-26c9-44ce-8896-3cd2d978bef6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e246fed-26c9-44ce-8896-3cd2d978bef6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e246fed-26c9-44ce-8896-3cd2d978bef6.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is conducting a tender process for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents, with a total estimated spend ranging from £3 million to £30 million over a potential four-year period. The tender includes two lots: Lot 1 for Laboratory Consumables and Lot 2 for Laboratory Reagents, with the opportunity for bidders to apply for one or both lots. The submission deadline for tenders is Thursday, 2nd July 2020, at 12 noon, following a last date for clarification questions on 25th June 2020. This procurement is classified under the 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment' industry category and is being approached using an open procedure method to invite bids above established thresholds. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supplying of laboratory products, particularly those that can meet the quality standards required by educational institutions and public bodies. Suppliers of laboratory consumables and reagents, especially those with experience in providing products for universities and healthcare sectors, will find this tender especially relevant. Additionally, businesses may leverage this framework as it extends access beyond the University of Birmingham to other universities and local authorities, enhancing the potential for collaborative contracts and partnerships. ## 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. The estimated total spend for the duration of this framework ranges between PS3M to PS30M excluding VAT. The Contracting Authority for this Framework Agreement is the University of Birmingham and will be the primary user however the Framework Agreement may also be used by the West Midlands Universities. Additionally, the agreement may also be accessed by other Universities in the United Kingdom. In addition, the University will provide access to the following classifications of user organisations: * Educational Establishments: Nursery School, Primary School, Middle or High School, Secondary School, Academy, Special School, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), Further Education College, University; * Local Authority Councils: County, Unitary, District, Borough, and Metropolitan Councils (Parish and Community Councils are also permissible users); * NHS Bodies, the HSC (Northern Ireland) and Ambulance Services. The participation in and use of the contract by these other authorities would be at the discretion of the supplier and the University on a viability basis e.g. if the existing specification is acceptable, or in certain circumstances can easily be modified e.g. by adding a small additional requirement to the contract with the authorisation of the Lead University (University of Birmingham), and provided the modification would not conflict with the EU directives. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. Additional information: KEY INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Tender return date Thursday, 2nd July 2020 Tender return time 12 noon Last date for clarification questions Thursday, 25th June 2020 Standstill Period Minimum 10 calendar Days Procurement officer(s) Susanna Ting/Peter Nobbs Emergency contact number 0121 414 5389 Tender procedure used OJEU Open Tender Email address (please note the In-Tend Portal is the primary contact for this tender) s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk/ p.k.g.nobbs@bham.ac.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e837e5-53cd-489f-bcc3-df56454d3b51 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 29 Jun 2020 at 14:24 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e837e5-53cd-489f-bcc3-df56454d3b51 - 1 Jun 2020 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2330ee9-82be-4873-b3dc-73cf70920e5e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2330ee9-82be-4873-b3dc-73cf70920e5e 1st June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4e837e5-53cd-489f-bcc3-df56454d3b51 1st June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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