--- title: "Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8091a7f-ce13-422d-b4c0-ebdfa48cf278" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8091a7f-ce13-422d-b4c0-ebdfa48cf278" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8091a7f-ce13-422d-b4c0-ebdfa48cf278.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8091a7f-ce13-422d-b4c0-ebdfa48cf278.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2020-10-16" --- # Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8091a7f-ce13-422d-b4c0-ebdfa48cf278 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8091a7f-ce13-422d-b4c0-ebdfa48cf278) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8091a7f-ce13-422d-b4c0-ebdfa48cf278.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is seeking tenders for its "Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables" framework agreement, which is set to commence on 1 January 2021. The framework will be established for an initial period of two years, with options for two additional one-year extensions. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically in the chemical products industry, and will accommodate tenders from various suppliers across multiple lots, including Chemicals, Bio-chemicals, and PPE, among others. The tender period concludes on 16 November 2020, and the initial framework value is set between £43,500,000 and £58,000,000, making it a significant opportunity within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies and consumables. Suppliers with experience in providing chemicals, laboratory equipment, and associated services are particularly suited to compete. The framework structure allows for a diversified approach, enabling several suppliers to be selected across its 11 lots, which range from general consumables to specific items such as DNA sequencing and tissue culture plastics. Companies investing in compliance and quality assurance within the laboratory sector may find this contract a lucrative venture, especially as it spans multiple prestigious institutions, including not only the University of Nottingham but also the universities of Derby, Exeter, and Warwick. ## Notice Framework Agreement for the supply of Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables (including Pipettes, Tips and servicing) the University of Nottingham and potentially the universities of Derby, Exeter, and Warwick wish to set up a framework to commence 1 January 2021 for an initial 2 years with options to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods, with several suppliers, a maximum of 5 suppliers for each lot, with the exception of Lots 1, 2 & 8 which will have a maximum of 8 suppliers per Lot, which are as follows: Lot 1 Chemicals Lot 2 Bio-chemicals Lot 3 Tissue Cultures Lot 4 General Consumables Lot 5 PPE & Cleaning Lot 6 Pipettes, Tips and servicing Lot 7 Glassware and Ground Glass Lot 8 Plastics Lot 9 Tissue Culture Plastics Lot 10 Oligos and Primers Lot 11 DNA Sequencing Additional information: The University of Nottingham requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables (including Pipettes, Tips and servicing). This framework will also be available for use by Universities of Derby, Exeter, and Warwick specifically and the full requirements are detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents. Duration of Framework: 1st January 2021 for an initial two year period, with an option to extend for up to two years in one year increments. The framework has been split into 11 lots as follows; Lot 1 Chemicals, Lot 2 Bio-chemicals, Lot 3 Tissue Cultures, Lot 4 General Consumables, Lot 5 PPE and Cleaning, Lot 6 Pipettes, Tips and servicing, Lot 7 Glassware and Ground Glass, Lot 8 Plastics, Lot 9 Tissue Culture Plastics, Lot 10 Oligos and Primers, Lot 11 DNA Sequencing. Each lot will be awarded to up to 5 suppliers, apart from lot 1,2 and 8 which allows an award up to 8 suppliers.: Lot 1 Chemicals Lot 2 Bio-chemicals Lot 3 Tissue Cultures Lot 4 General Consumables Lot 5 PPE & Cleaning Lot 6 Pipettes, Tips and servicing Lot 7 Glassware and Ground Glass Lot 8 Plastics Lot 9 Tissue Culture Plastics Lot 10 Oligos and Primers Lot 11 DNA Sequencing Please refer and respond to the Documents in Part B - Technical & Commercial Response. This ITT documentation reference ITT/1094 should only have been downloaded from the In-Tend Portal. Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Confirmation of intention to submit - The In-Tend system has an OPT IN / OPT OUT button at the end of the ITT list of documents, if you wish to proceed with this tender you must click on the 'OPT IN' button via the website to enable you to upload your return: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Decline or inability to return - If you wish to decline or are unable to return please click on the 'OPT OUT' button along with a correspondence to detail the reasons why you have declined to bid for this tender via the website: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Correspondence regarding tender - Any queries about this tender MUST ONLY be directed using the correspondence link on the In-Tend website Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Responses to basic clarification queries will be shared with all prospective Tenderer's. However, correspondence marked as 'commercially sensitive' will be respected as such and NOT shared, although the UoN reserves the right to overrule this marking if it has been incorrectly identified. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808a8e52-d1e4-41c5-b2ee-125ee4599654 | | 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 | 16 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £58,000,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 24 - Chemical products - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 18424300 - Disposable gloves - 19520000 - Plastic products - 24000000 - Chemical products - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents - 33793000 - Laboratory glassware - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing - 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories - 38437110 - Pipette tips ## Release History - 16 Oct 2020 at 07:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808a8e52-d1e4-41c5-b2ee-125ee4599654 - 15 Oct 2020 at 15:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808a8e52-d1e4-41c5-b2ee-125ee4599654 - 15 Oct 2020 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808a8e52-d1e4-41c5-b2ee-125ee4599654 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808a8e52-d1e4-41c5-b2ee-125ee4599654 16th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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