Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2017-02-02
Buyer: UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Country: UK
Region: UNITED KINGDOM
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 15994200 | 19520000 | 30199760 | 32354800 | 33141000: Disposable medical supplies
Estimated value: 30000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2017-03-10
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: UK Shared Business Services Ltd. as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities.
The above Public sector Bodies have a need for Laboratory Consumable supplies that will be provided under the framework agreement.
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 Framework will be made accessible for use on a pan government basis. This will facilitate the greater aggregation of public sector demand and enable public sector to leverage greater efficiencies.
The duration of this framework will be 3 years + 1 Year potential extension. The estimated start date for this framework is 28.5.2017 and the end of the contract will be 27.5.2020, if the 1 year extension is agreed this contract will terminate on 27.5.2021.
Plastics Major covers a broad range of Goods Categories, for the purpose of this framework these are defined as:
Tissue Culture covers a broad range of Goods Categories, for the purpose of this framework these are defined as:
Centrifuge Bottles, tubes & containers (Sterile and Non-Sterile) covers a broad range of Goods Categories, for the purpose of this framework these are defined as:
Filtration & Membranes covers a broad range of Goods Categories, for the purpose of this framework these are defined as:
Histology & Microscopy Glassware covers a broad range of Goods Categories, for the purpose of this framework these are defined as:
Laboratory Glassware & Bottles covers a broad range of Goods Categories, for the purpose of this framework these are defined as:
Storage Boxes & Racks covers a broad range of Goods Categories, for the purpose of this framework these are defined as:
Syringes & Needles covers a broad range of Goods Categories, for the purpose of this framework these are defined as:
Disposable Pipettes & Tips covers a broad range of Goods Categories, for the purpose of this framework these are defined as:
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.

Eligibility requirements: All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders 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, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender 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@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: — The name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; — Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; — The name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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 applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Help desk (Not UK SBS Ltd ): Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx Responses must be received by the date in IV.3.4. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. 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: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in III.2.1. 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 using the instructions detailed in III.2.1. Project specific requirements. The Contracting Authority requires all interested parties to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement prior to being able to access the sourcing documents.
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: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in III.2.1.
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 using the instructions detailed in III.2.1. Project specific requirements. The Contracting Authority requires all interested parties to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement prior to being able to access the sourcing documents.