--- title: "RE20476 - Maintenance, Service and Repair of Laboratory and Scientific Equipment Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa84310b-c8c0-4c13-8b50-e56807bdc760" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa84310b-c8c0-4c13-8b50-e56807bdc760" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa84310b-c8c0-4c13-8b50-e56807bdc760.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa84310b-c8c0-4c13-8b50-e56807bdc760.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-09-16" --- # RE20476 - Maintenance, Service and Repair of Laboratory and Scientific Equipment Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa84310b-c8c0-4c13-8b50-e56807bdc760 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa84310b-c8c0-4c13-8b50-e56807bdc760) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa84310b-c8c0-4c13-8b50-e56807bdc760.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently conducting a tender process for the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on the maintenance, servicing, and repair of laboratory and scientific equipment. This procurement is classified under the services category with a total estimated value of £9,000,000. Interested suppliers must submit initial responses by 28th October 2020, with provisions for further applications until 11th November 2022. The call-off contracts under this DPS will commence on 9th November 2020. The procurement follows a selective method as outlined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents various opportunities for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector, particularly those offering repair and maintenance services. Companies specialising in areas such as microscopy, chromatography, and general laboratory equipment would be well-positioned to compete. Accessing this DPS can also provide potential for long-term contracts, enabling suppliers to secure a foothold in the growing scientific services market in the UK. ## Notice DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender documentation MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing portal. UK SBS wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the maintenance, servicing and repair of laboratory and scientific equipment. UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations") This is a Services DPS. The DPS will be broken down into 41 categories: 1. Microscope, Optical 2. Microscope, Electron 3. Microscope, X-ray 4. Microscope, Other 5. Imaging and quantification 6. Plate Readers 7. Spectrometers 8. Camera systems 9. Chromatography, Liquid 10. Chromatography, Gas 11. Chromatography, Other 12. Diffractometers 13. Local Exhaust Ventilation 14. Media Kitchen/ Glass wash 15. Sterilisation/Purification Systems 16. Flat optics 17. Lenses 18. Curved mirrors (parabolas, spherical etc.) 19. Gain media 20. Active optical components 21. Autoclaves/ Incubators/ Ovens 22. Shakers 23. Thin Film Coating Plants 24. Critical point dryer 25. Biochemistry, Electrophoresic 26. DNA preparation, amplification and analysis 27. Cold storage 28. Centrifuges & Rotors 29. General Lab 30. Micromachining Systems 31. Medical Equipment 32. Clinical specimen analysis 33. Animal measurements 34. Cell handling equipment 35. Radiation monitoring equipment 36. Pulsed Lasers 37. Electronic Equipment 38. BioPhysics 39. Vacuum Equipment 40. Natural Environment Analysers 41. Weighing Equipment UK SBS will be setting and 'initial joining stage' deadline for bidders to submit responses. the closing date and time for the 'initial joining stage' is Wednesday 28th October 2020 at 11:00hrs BST Following the review of the initial responses it is then intended that the DPS will be re-opened and potential suppliers will be able to apply to join right up until the closing date of the 11th November 2022 (with the potential to extend +1 and +1). Call off contracts under this DPS will be available from 11th November 2020. 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: A88SW9YPGH 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1527fb46-2379-407a-913a-1b2835d2dc85 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Nov 2022 - 10 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000,000 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2020 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1527fb46-2379-407a-913a-1b2835d2dc85 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1527fb46-2379-407a-913a-1b2835d2dc85 16th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9053da4-8811-4e68-b9da-7cb0d5690035 RE20476 Maintenance Service and Repair DPS - Dynamic Purchasing System Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2ad8e7c-25bf-47e6-9397-8b894a083c2f AW4.1 - DPS Contract Terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a7f4a3d-c626-4a25-9eb5-27c85fdec660 Appendix B - Detailed Order Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bc301e6-dd24-4a97-aa94-4f0bb0c3eaaf Appendix C - KPI and MI Data - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be1abb3f-9502-4d2d-8b85-47f7f92a21b3 Appendix D - Categories Breakdown - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/126edf7c-3c0e-4847-b9be-3b2203d45315 Appendix E - DPS Rules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3990a17-7612-4883-8a00-d83d9a2f5d75 Appendix F - Mini Competition Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4423dc55-ae53-4c5a-aab4-d1e427144c57 TED Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77266754-d4b5-46d7-b6fd-7f2b219d595e RE20476 Maintenance Service and Repair DPS - Dynamic Purchasing System - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A88SW9YPGH Delta Esourcing Event - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:435871-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML TED Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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