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Published 28 Jun 2021, 15:45 BST

Official UK procurement notice

LAB1024AP APUC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals

Official notice

Authority: APUC Ltd (Public body)

Framework agreement17 lotsGoodsOpen procedureMax 17 lots to bid
Framework ceiling (notional)£25,000,000total for 17 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 4 Aug 2021
Lots 17max 17 to bid

What is being bought17 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The 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 lot
Lot #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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutually acceptable terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met.Variant bids: not allowed
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

Delivery: UK
Extensions: 12 month extension if mutual terms can be met.Variant bids: not allowed
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

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met.Variant bids: not allowed
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

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 month extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #9SolventsRenewal Scotland

A variety of solvents such as Methyle Sulphoxide-D6, Acetone-D3 and Methanol-D4 suitable for a range of laboratory applications.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed
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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be metVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
Conditions of participation1
  • 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
What this means for your bid
  • 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)
AlcoholAlcohols, phenols, phenol-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; industrial fatty alcoholsBasic inorganic chemicalsChemical elements, inorganic acids and compoundsChemical productsCoverallsDisposable glovesEthyl alcoholEye care products and corrective lensesGloves
+21 moreHexafluorosilicic acidHydrogen chloride, inorganic acids, silicon dioxide and sulphur dioxide
Delivery area
UKScotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c0fc Find a Tender
Contract terms
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
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
4 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
4 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

28 Jun 2021 → 4 Aug 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    28 Jun 2021, 15:45 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    4 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    4 Aug 2021, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

APUC Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawEducation Room 4.04, 101 George Street,, Edinburgh,, Scotland, EH2 3ESContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Other public bodies

  • European UnionFunder

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • APUC LtdReview body EdinburghContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.