--- title: "RE17205 - MRC - Pyrosequencer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c10fd1ad-cd22-4455-93b8-e0e0dd3be9b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c10fd1ad-cd22-4455-93b8-e0e0dd3be9b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c10fd1ad-cd22-4455-93b8-e0e0dd3be9b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c10fd1ad-cd22-4455-93b8-e0e0dd3be9b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-07-07" --- # RE17205 - MRC - Pyrosequencer Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c10fd1ad-cd22-4455-93b8-e0e0dd3be9b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c10fd1ad-cd22-4455-93b8-e0e0dd3be9b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c10fd1ad-cd22-4455-93b8-e0e0dd3be9b2.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking bids for the supply of a Pyrosequencer, classified under the CPV code 38434000 (Analysers). The tender was initially published on 4th July 2017 and is part of an open procurement method, inviting a wide range of suppliers. The procurement stage is currently classified as cancelled after an initial tender period set to close on 17th July 2017. The contract, valued at £40,000, was intended for delivery to The Gambia, with all export paperwork needing to be provided by the supplier. This opportunity may create significant business growth for companies specialising in scientific equipment and biotechnology, particularly those capable of supplying advanced equipment like pyrosequencers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are already adept in navigating public procurement processes, especially those with experience in compliance with export regulations and the public contracts framework, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with the CCS eSourcing Suite could also prove advantageous for interested parties. ## Notice This is for supply to The Gambia, via our freight forwarders Agility Logistics at Feltham, Middlesex. As per the attached notice, all export paperwork will need to be provided. Pyrosequencing technology provides quantitative data in sequence context within minutes and the platform works based on the principle of sequencing by synthesis. Pyrosequencing technology also enables analysis of single variations in the methylation pattern of single or multiple CpG sites with high accuracy. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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 customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d25f0d0-c461-4d97-a119-5ba678f3b0de | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38434000 - Analysers ## Release History - 7 Jul 2017 at 14:14 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d25f0d0-c461-4d97-a119-5ba678f3b0de - 7 Jul 2017 at 09:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd5913f-ecff-4557-a10b-2b88c6a3f722 - 4 Jul 2017 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd5913f-ecff-4557-a10b-2b88c6a3f722 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d25f0d0-c461-4d97-a119-5ba678f3b0de 7th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd5913f-ecff-4557-a10b-2b88c6a3f722 7th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b188d8d-2e52-493c-8235-68374fbc5f14 AW4.1 Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91bbeacb-984e-4237-b884-0c2d3e7a3949 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/014831d6-cf1b-483c-b67c-8d065e6fcfe6 Bidder - Training Guide - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6c2dcbc-70ca-4a4b-9d80-173913696420 RE17205 Inivitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f956e51-c480-413c-a979-d4b2d39717f2 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc7cbfc7-71f0-4258-a671-770fc8a839b2 RE17205 Invitation to quote questions - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9d0d08e-20d2-449f-b05b-9c3381699ef1 Delivery Information Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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