Official UK procurement notice
LAB1024AP APUC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals
Authority: APUC Ltd (Public body)
What is being bought17 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of those laboratory consumables and chemicals required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish HE/FE sector, NHS Scotland and other Scottish public sector organisations. For the purposes of this exercise, consumables and chemicals include but are not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), glassware, filtration plastics, molecular biology plastics, tissue culture plastics, pipette tips and pipettors, gloves, solvents, fine chemicals, alcohol and acids, bio-chemicals, in-organic chemicals and salts and green chemicals. The Framework Agreement is Lotted with stock management one-stop-shop provisions included. The supply of all products should include a provision for take-back schemes where possible
CPV: Alcohol · Alcohols, phenols, phenol-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; industrial fatty alcohols · Basic inorganic chemicals · Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds · Chemical products · Coveralls · Disposable gloves · Ethyl alcohol · Eye care products and corrective lenses · Gloves · Hexafluorosilicic acid · Hydrogen chloride, inorganic acids, silicon dioxide and sulphur dioxide · +19 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 7 suppliers
Lots and requirements (17)Procurement structure
17 lots · no lot values published · a supplier may bid for at most 17 of them · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Laboratory Personal Protective EquipmentRenewal Scotland
4.6.1.1 In order to minimise the risk of injury or illness to laboratory staff and visitors, certain protective garments and implements are required. These include but are not limited to: Laboratory coats, Coveralls, Protective aprons, Sleeve protectors, Safety shoes, Respirators, Eye care supplies, Safety glasses and eye protection, Face masks, Head protection, Signage and Spill kits.
Lot #2Laboratory GlasswareRenewal Scotland
A variety of glassware suitable for a range of laboratory applications are required. Glassware supplied must be fit for purpose, meet descriptions requested, and where required manufactured to withstand the many rigours of laboratory work such as temperature fluctuation and storing volatile compounds.
Lot #3Filtration PlasticsRenewal UK
Plastics for use in general and specialised filtration. Products include but are not limited to:
Bottle top filters Cell strainers Centrifuge filters Filter holders Filter paper Filtration apparatus accessories Funnels Nitrocellulose membrane filters Other membrane filters PVDF membranes Powder funnels Syringe filters Vacuum filters Vacuum accessories
Lot #4Molecular Biology PlasticsRenewal Scotland
Plastics for use primarily in molecular biology applications such as: Bacteria testing supplies Biopress containers Blood collection tubes Cell culture control system accessories Cryogenic tubes Culture tubes Cuvettes Embedding capsules Inoculating loops Microcentrifuge tubes microtubes Microwell plates PCR microwell plates PCR tubes PCR tube strips Racks Test tubes Vacutainers
Lot #5Tissue Culture PlasticsRenewal Scotland
A combination of treated and non-treated plastics for tissue culture applications including: Cell scrapers Cell separation products Cell spreaders Culture tubes Dishes
Media bottles Microwell plates Microwell plate lids Petri dishes Tissue culture apparatus and accessories Tissue culture coverslips Tissue culture flasks
Tissue culture inserts Tissue culture plates
Tissue culture trays Tube caps and closures
Lot #6Pipettes and TipsRenewal Scotland
Loose, racked, filter, sterile and non-sterile pipette tips for use in laboratories. Products include but are not limited to: Serological pipets Combitips Electronic pipetors
Filter membranes Filter pipet tips Gel loading tips
Mechanical pipettors Micropipets Pasteur pipets Pipet accessories Pipettor controllers Pipettor controller components Pipettor kits Tip refill systems Volumetric pipets
Lot #7GlovesRenewal Scotland
A variety of gloves used in the laboratory function, including but not limited to: Clean room gloves General purpose gloves Glove liners Knitted gloves Latex gloves
Neoprene gloves Nitrile gloves Rubber gloves Safety gloves
Vinyl gloves
Lot #8General Laboratory ConsumablesRenewal Scotland
Any other consumables that may be required for the efficient daily laboratory function. This Lot includes a wide range of products such as needles, storage racks and cleaning products. A variety of disposable and reusable plastics for everyday laboratory purposes are also included.
Lot #9SolventsRenewal Scotland
A variety of solvents such as Methyle Sulphoxide-D6, Acetone-D3 and Methanol-D4 suitable for a range of laboratory applications.
Lot #10Fine ChemicalsRenewal Scotland
Chemical substances prepared to a high degree of purity for use in research. Including chemicals such as Chlorodiphenylphosphine and Methamoxyammonium Chloride.
Lot #11Alcohols and AcidsRenewal Scotland
A variety of alcohols and acids such as Acetic Acid, Hydrochloric Acid and Methylate spirit suitable for a range of laboratory applications.
Lot #12Bio-chemicalsRenewal Scotland
A variety of bio-chemicals such as Organic Compounds, Alkane, Antibiotics, Buffers and Supplements suitable for a range of laboratory applications.
Lot #13In-organic Chemicals and SaltsRenewal Scotland
A variety of in-organic chemicals and salts such as Ammonium Nitrate, Magnesium Sulphate and Sodium Chloride suitable for a range of laboratory applications.
Lot #14Green ChemicalsRenewal Scotland
This Lot covers all types of chemicals designed to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances in line with the twelve principles of green chemistry: Prevention, Atom economy, Less hazardous chemical syntheses, Designing safer chemicals, Safer solvents and auxiliaries, Design for energy efficiency, Use of renewable feedstocks, Reduce derivatives,
Catalysis, Design for degradation,
Real-time analysis for pollution prevention, Inherently safer chemistry for accident prevention
Lot #15Stock Managed One-Stop-Shop for Consumables onlyRenewal Scotland
This Lot covers all types of consumables commonly used in laboratories including, but not limited to, those detailed in the Lot descriptions for Lots 1-8. Institutions may use this lot to contract for a fully managed service for laboratory consumables.
Lot #16Stock Managed One-Stop-Shop for Chemicals onlyRenewal Scotland
This Lot covers all types of chemicals commonly used in laboratories including, but not limited to, those detailed in the Lot descriptions for Lots 9 - 14. Institutions shall use this lot to contract for a fully managed service for laboratory chemicals.
Lot #17Stock Managed One-Stop-Shop for Consumables and Chemicals onlyRenewal Scotland
This Lot covers all types of consumables and chemicals commonly used in laboratories including, but not limited to, those detailed in the Lots 1 - 14. Institutions shall use this lot to contract for a fully managed service for a mixture of laboratory consumables and chemicals only.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
5 more lots publish their own split on the notice.
- Economic & financial standing
With reference to SPD question 4B.5, it is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequent awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below;
Employers (compulsory) liability - 5 million or greater GBP
Public and Products liability - 5 million or greater GBP
With reference to SPD question 4B.6 the successful contractors will be required to provide two years audited accounts or equivalent if awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. Alternatively if the contractor is unable to provide the required accounting information e.g. a new business without the required accounts, then they will be required to provide a bankers letter demonstrating their willingness to support the contractors organisation over the term of the Framework Agreement. The two years audited accounts or equivalent will be subject to ratio analysis.
Minimum: Employers (compulsory) liability - 5 million or greater GBP Public and Products liability - 5 million or greater GBP 2 years audited accounts or equivalent
- Price carries 50 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 5 points.
- “LAB1024AP APUC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Laboratory…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 7 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 28 Jun 2021, 15:45 BST
- Last source update
- 28 Jun 2021, 15:45 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 4 Aug 2021 – …
- Authority reference
LAB1024AP- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-014729- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c0fcFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19076. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The potential to consider social considerations (Community Benefits) in public procurement is firmly established and set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Contractors are required to work with the Authority and Institutions to deliver community benefits and social value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the Framework Agreement. The Authority and Institutions are particularly interested in measures that Contractors propose to take to encourage: The targeting recruitment and training of new entrants, the long-term unemployed and those further from the job market by way of apprenticeships, work placements, student internships, work experience etc. Donations to local communities e.g., PPE donations Educational benefits to communities, including working closely with educational establishments and community groups to maximise educational opportunities that arise through performance of the Framework Agreement, increasing awareness, skis and digital accessibility. For example, women in STEMED initiatives. The Authority and Institutions will work with Contractors to voluntarily go beyond contractual requirements and the minimum legal requirements in pursuit of environmental and social objectives in their daily business operations. Contractors are encouraged to have policies in place to address community benefits, social and equality targets. (SC Ref:657143)
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 4 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 4 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST
Timeline
28 Jun 2021 → 4 Aug 2021 · 3 dates- Notice published28 Jun 2021, 15:45 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown4 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened4 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- European UnionFunder
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- APUC LtdReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.