RE20556 — High Specification Flow Cytometer

A Contract Award Notice
by UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Source
OJEU
Type
Contract (Supply)
Duration
2 month (est.)
Value
£415K
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
16 Feb 2021
Delivery
25 Jan 2021 to 31 Mar 2021 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Swindon

Geochart for 3 buyers and 1 suppliers

3 buyers

1 supplier

Description

UK Shared Business Services Ltd on behalf of the contracting authority is putting in place a contract for the supply of a high specification flow cytometer operating 5 different wavelength lasers. The duration of this contract will be 9 weeks. The estimated start and end date are to be commencement 25 January 2021, completion by the 31 March 2021. See Section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. 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. Access code: 3XB6257N3X

Total Quantity or Scope

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 18 December 2020 at 14.00. Do not apply directly to the buyer. All tender information must be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief description of requirement The Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology are looking to sourcing a high specification flow cytometer operating 5 different wavelength lasers within our maximum budget of GBP 416 666.00 excluding VAT in order to undertake cell sorting experiments for a large range of different cell types, utilising various fluorescent markers. Delivery and installation must be completed by 31 March 2021. 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 is a supplies Contract being procured under the Open OJEU Procedure regulations. This RFQ sets out details of the contract and expectations of any successful supplier. This contract will be awarded to a sole supplier. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFQ document. How to apply 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: 3XB6257N3X Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation ‘to apply directly to the buyer’ as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the contracting authorities control.

Award Detail

1 Becton Dickinson (Wokingham)
  • RE20556 — High Specification Flow Cytometer
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £415,285

Award Criteria

Flow cytometer fluorescence sensitivity 18.0
Bivariate flow karyotyping 18.0
Multi-colour immunophenotyping 18.0
Plate sorting 5.0
Warranty 6.0
Onsite attendance 5.0
PRICE 30.0

CPV Codes

  • 38434510 - Cytometers

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other 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 tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. 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. UK Shared Business Services Ltd wishes to establish an agreement for use by the following UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations) UK Research and Innovation UK Shared Business Services Ltd are able to accept unstructured electronic invoicing. Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: 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 I.3). Closing date and time for bidder to request RFP documents: 18 December 2020 @ 13.00 BST. Closing date and time for bidder to submit their response (‘the deadline’): 18 December 2020 @ 14.00 BST. This contract has not been sub-divided into lots as there is only one delivery locations and therefore lots are not appropriate. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the contracting authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the contracting authority. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx The contracting authority(CA) will continue to utilise the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) for this procurement if the United Kingdom (UK) is able to gain access to the OJEU. If, however during this procurement process the UK exits the EU and this does not allow for any transitional arrangements of access aligned to the timings of the procurement, the contracting authority will as directed by the UK Governments Cabinet Office (via Crown Commercial Services) utilise the UK Governments own procurement portal to discharge the balance of its statutory obligations associated with this procurement.

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