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title: "RE20505 Low Value Laboratory Equipment - Dynamic Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a74"
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# RE20505 Low Value Laboratory Equipment - Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a74

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting an active procurement process for the tender titled "RE20505 Low Value Laboratory Equipment - Dynamic Purchasing System" within the laboratory equipment industry, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This selective procurement method is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) set to operate from 12 March 2021 until 14 January 2023, with options for extensions. The initial deadline for submission of requests to participate was 12 November 2020; however, suppliers can still express interest and submit proposals anytime during the contract's duration. The total estimated value of the contracts covered by this DPS is £9,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of low-value laboratory equipment, particularly those offering products within the 41 identified categories ranging from microscopes to clinical specimen analysis. Companies equipped to fulfil calls for competition under this DPS may include manufacturers and distributors of laboratory and precision instruments, as well as providers of related technologies. As any supplier can request participation throughout the contract period, this arrangement fosters a competitive environment that can aid in business growth and collaboration with various public bodies and institutions.

## Notice

UK SBS wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the low value laboratory equipment (low value meaning GBP 10 000-GBP 200 000). 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'). The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) shall be in operation for a period of 2 years with the option to extend + 1 + 1 years. The DPS will be broken down into 41 categories: If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your request to participate, you will be invited to submit tenders for relevant service requirements through a call for competition. The DPS is open to any supplier to request to participate throughout its 2-year duration. The initial deadline, which has passed, for requests to participate was 11.00 on 12 November 2020, although this is the initial joining phase, suppliers are able to submit their proposal at any time during the life of the contract. The DPS does not guarantee any minimum spend and there will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee under this DPS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK SBS wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the low value laboratory equipment (low value meaning GBP 10 000-GBP 200 000). 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'). The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) shall be in operation for a period of 2 years with the option to extend + 1 + 1 years. 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 and 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. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your request to participate, you will be invited to submit tenders for relevant service requirements through a call for competition. The DPS is open to any supplier to request to participate throughout its 2-year duration. The initial deadline, which has passed, for requests to participate was 11.00 on 12th November 2020, although this was the initial joining phase, suppliers are able to submit their proposal and be onboarded at any time during the life of the contract. The contract shall be let from 05/02/2021 and subject to any provisions for earlier termination contained in the standard terms, shall continue until 14/01/2023 with an option to extend for 2 years in 1 year increments. The DPS does not guarantee any minimum spend and there will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee under this DPS. 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: 9F7J6DQVZR UK SBS is establishing this DPS for itself and Customers who are Other Public Bodies (OPB's). This means that OPB's referred to in the OJEU Notice may also participate in the contract. A full list of all organisations, institutes, centres and bodies (Authorised Entities) that may also use this framework agreement can be found through the link below: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx Additional information: The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any Supplier. If the Contracting authority decides to enter into a Contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of Bidders. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). The sourcing documents can be accessed at: www.delta-esourcing.com using the instructions detailed in I.3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004867-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2021 - 14 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004867-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:473177-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9F7J6DQVZR

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