--- title: "GSS23743: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Antibodies Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040399" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040399" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040399.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040399.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2023-09-26" --- # GSS23743: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Antibodies Framework Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040399 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040399) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040399.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is planning a procurement process for the provision of Antibodies Framework, categorised under research laboratory services. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a value of £9,600,000 GBP. UKRI aims to establish a Framework consisting of four lots for different types of antibodies. Key dates include a Supplier Day on October 10th and 11th, 2023, with a deadline for attendance confirmation by October 6th, 2023. This procurement opportunity by UKRI for Antibodies Framework offers business growth potential for suppliers in the chemical products, medical consumables, and laboratory services industries. Suitable businesses can compete for the provision of Primary and Secondary Unconjugated and Conjugated Antibodies. The procurement method is through a planned tender process, creating opportunities for suppliers to establish strong relationships with UKRI, meet quality standards, and ensure sustainability aspects are integrated into the Framework Agreement. ## Notice ***For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a call for competition. This notice is to inform the market of a Future Opportunity*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. UKRI wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Antibodies. It is intended that the Framework will be based upon four LOTS: LOT 1 - Primary Unconjugated LOT 2 - Primary Conjugated LOT 3 - Secondary Unconjugated LOT 4 - Secondary Conjugated The objective of this procurement will be to: a) Produce a Framework Agreement that UKRI can easily use and provide a compliant route to market. b) Capture a large percentage of the Antibodies requirements from large value items to low value, high volume items. c) Develop strong relationships with UKRI and Suppliers to ensure that the requirements are captured and value for money is achieved. d) To capture quality management information that will support informed decision making in future procurements. e) To ensure sustainability aspects are considered and integrated into the Framework Agreement. f) To continuously improve and apply best practice procurement that meets the end users' requirements. ****There is no commitment at this stage that the above mentioned opportunity will proceed in its current format**** ***GSS23743 Supplier Day*** In order for Suppliers to obtain an overview of the requirement, UK SBS on behalf of UKRI will be holding a Supplier day on Tuesday 10th October 2023 at 15:00hrs GMT, and Wednesday 11th October 2023 at 14:00hrs GMT. The duration of the Supplier day will be approximately 1 hour and will be held online. If you wish to attend, please complete the attached form: https://forms.office.com/e/xvtvVt4wce confirming your attendance and select your preferred date no later than Friday 6th October 2023 at 14:00hrs GMT. Please note that a maximum of two representatives per organisation is permitted. Following confirmation of attendance, a link to the supplier day will be shared with confirmed attendees. Any information supplied shall not place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. ### Lot Information LOT 1 - Primary Unconjugated UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Primary Unconjugated Antibodies LOT 2 - Primary Conjugated UKRI wish to put a Framework in place for the provision of Primary Conjugated Antibodies LOT 3 - Secondary Unconjugated UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Secondary Unconjugated Antibodies LOT 4 - Secondary Conjugated UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Secondary Conjugated Antibodies ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028274-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Dec 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1UH | | 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 - 24 - Chemical products - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 24000000 - Chemical products - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2023 at 07:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028274-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://forms.office.com/e/xvtvVt4wce ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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