Official UK procurement notice
UK Research and Innovation - Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemicals Framework
Authority: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED·Consortium: 3 public authorities
What is being bought32 lots · detail below
Published requirement description****This is an Award Notice, Not a Call for Competition****
This Framework has been established for the provision of UK Research and Innovation: Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemicals.
This Framework is being established for a term of 3 years + 1 year
CPV: Basic organic chemicals · Biological evidence collection kits · Laboratory reagents · Laboratory services · Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products · Microbiological cultures · Peptones and protein substances · Research laboratory services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 179 suppliers · 128 bids received (0.7 per place) · 11 appointed
Lots and requirements (32)Procurement structure
25 of 32 loaded on this pageShowing the first 25 of 32 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 32 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot.
Lot #1Nucleic Acid ManipulationPlanned
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Nucleic Acid Manipulation.
The range of Nucleic Acid Manipulation products will include but will not be limited to:
- Restriction endonucleases
- Modifying enzymes
- DNA Labelling
- PCR Reagents
- qRT-PCR reagents
- cDNA synthesis kit
- DNA and RNA purification kits and reagents
- DNA and RNA extraction kits and reagents
- DNA ladders
- DNA intercalants and stains
- Competent cells
- Expression vectors
- Cloning vectors and kits
- Plasmid mutagenesis vectors and kits
Lot #2Protein ManipulationPlanned
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Protein Manipulation.
The range of Protein Manipulation products will include but will not be limited to:
- Precast Gels
- Acrylamide
- Gel running buffers
- Protein Ladders
- Protein stains and detections reagents
- Protein extraction kits
- immunoprecipitation kits
- Immunoassays
- Growth Factors
- Proteins / Recombinant proteins
- DNA intercalants and stains
- Protein expression and purification kits and reagents
Lot #3Cell and Tissue CulturePlanned
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Cell and Tissue Culture.
The range of Cell and Tissue Culture products will include but will not be limited to:
- Culture Media
- Cell and Tissue dissociation reagents
- Animal serum
- Transfection reagents
- Cellular and Biochemical assays
- Flow cytometry
- Cell separation
- Stains and Counterstains
Lot #4Antibiotics for invitro usePlanned
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Antibiotics for invitro use.
Lot #5Chemicals and SolventsPlanned
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Chemicals and Solvents which will include but will not be limited to:
- Duty free products
- Duty paid products
Lot #6Fine ChemicalsPlanned
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Fine Chemicals.
Lot #7Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins and Bioactive small molecules / inhibitorsPlanned
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins and Bioactive small molecules / inhibitors.
Lot #8Stable IsotopesPlanned
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Stable Isotopes.
Lot #9Biological BuffersPlanned
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Biological Buffers.
Lot #10AntibioticsCancelledRenewal
For the above Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Antibiotics.
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Antibiotics for invitro use.
Lot #11Fine ChemicalsCancelledRenewal
For the above Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of Fine Chemicals
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Fine Chemicals
Lot #12Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins & Bioactive small molecules/InhibitorsCancelledRenewal
For the above Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins & Bioactive small molecules/Inhibitors
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins & Bioactive Small Molecules / Inhibitors
Lot #13Stable IsotopesCancelledRenewal
For the above Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of Stable Isotopes.
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Stable Isotopes
Lot #14Biological BuffersCancelledRenewal
For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of Biological Buffers.
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Biological Buffers
Lot #15Sub Lot 1.1: Restriction endonucleases / Modifying enzymes / DNA Labelling Kits / PCR Reagents / Nucleotides / qRT - PCR reagents / cDNA synthesis kitCancelledRenewal
For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Nucleic Acid Manipulation.
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Restriction endonucleases
- Modifying enzymes
- DNA Labelling Kits
- PCR Reagents
- Nucleotides
- qRT - PCR reagents
- cDNA synthesis kit
Lot #16Sub Lot 1.2 DNA and RNA purification kits and reagents / DNA and RNA extraction kits and reagentsCancelledRenewal
For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Nucleic Acid Manipulation.
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- DNA and RNA purification kits and reagents
- DNA and RNA extraction kits and reagents
Lot #17Sub Lot 1.3 DNA Ladders / DNA intercalants and stainsCancelledRenewal
For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Nucleic Acid Manipulation.
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
DNA Ladders
DNA intercalants and stains
Lot #18Sub Lot 1.4 - Competent cells / Antibiotics / Expression vectors / Cloning vectors and kits / Plasmid mutagenesis vectors and kitsCancelledRenewal
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Nucleic Acid Manipulation.
The range of products will include but will not be limited to:
- Competent cells
- Antibiotics
- Expression vectors
- Cloning vectors and kits
- Plasmid mutagenesis vectors and kits
Lot #19Sub Lot 1.5 - Next Generation sequencing reagents / Library Preparation KitsCancelledRenewal
UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Nucleic Acid Manipulation.
The range of products will include but will not be limited to:
- Next Generation sequencing reagents
- Library Preparation Kits
Lot #20Sub Lot 2.1 - Precast Gels / Acrylamide (Gel running buffers) / Protein ladders / Protein stains and detection reagentsCancelledRenewal
For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Precast gels
- Acrylamide (Gel running buffers)
- Protein ladders
- Protein stains and detection reagents
Lot #21Sub Lot 2.2 - Protein extraction kits / Immunoprecipitation kitsCancelledRenewal
For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation.
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Protein extraction kits
- Immunoprecipitation kits
Lot #22Sub Lot 2.3 - Growth Factors / EnzymesCancelledRenewal
For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation.
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Growth Factors
- Enzymes
Lot #23Sub Lot 2.4 - Protein expression and purification kits and reagentsCancelledRenewal
For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation.
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Protein expression and purification kits and reagents
Lot #24Sub Lot 2.5 - Chromatography ResinsCancelledRenewal
For the above Sub Lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation.
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Chromatography Resins
Lot #25Sub Lot 2.6 - ImmunoassaysCancelledRenewal
For the above sub lot, UKRI wish to purchase a range of products used for Protein Manipulation.
The range includes, but is not limited to the below products:
- Immunoassays
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).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical: 15%
- Commercial: 85%
- Price carries 85 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 8.5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “UK Research and Innovation - Molecular Biology and Laboratory…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 179 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
- Awarded
- 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
- 26 Sept 2023, 13:55 BST
- Last source update
- 12 Sept 2024, 09:02 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 7 May 2024 – …
- Authority reference
GSS23744- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-029188- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0403d7Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
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How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 20 May 2024, 10:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 7 May 2024, 11:00 BST
Timeline
6 Mar 2024 → 12 Sept 2024 · 4 dates- Next notice expected6 Mar 2024
- Bids opened7 May 2024, 11:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown20 May 2024, 10:00 BST
- Notice published12 Sept 2024, 09:02 BST
Notice history
7 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Mar 2024- Status changed to active28 Mar 2024, 14:21 GMT
- Procurement method changed28 Mar 2024, 14:21 GMT
- Deadline published: 7 May 2024, 10:00 BST28 Mar 2024, 14:21 GMT
- Buyer details updated28 Mar 2024, 14:21 GMT
- Deadline moved to 20 May 2024, 10:00 BST22 Apr 2024, 15:07 BST+13 days · was 7 May 2024, 10:00 BST
- Status changed to complete12 Sept 2024, 09:02 BST
- Buyer details updated12 Sept 2024, 09:02 BST
Published amendments (2 · 2 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Bid openingIV.2.7 | 7 May 2024 | 20 May 2024 | +13 d |
| — | DeadlineIV.2.2 | 7 May 2024 | 20 May 2024 | +13 d |
| — | DeadlineIV.2.2 | — | 24 May 2024 | |
| — | Bid openingIV.2.7 | — | 24 May 2024 |
2 amendments published without a description.
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2024-03: 1 release · 28 Mar 2024
- 2023-09: 1 release · 26 Sept 2023
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast11 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 11 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £0, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Contract 029188-2024-GSS23744-1
- Signed
- 20 Aug 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 029188-2024-GSS23744-10
- Signed
- 20 Aug 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 029188-2024-GSS23744-11
- Signed
- 20 Aug 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 029188-2024-GSS23744-2
- Signed
- 20 Aug 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 029188-2024-GSS23744-3
- Signed
- 20 Aug 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 029188-2024-GSS23744-4
- Signed
- 20 Aug 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 029188-2024-GSS23744-5
- Signed
- 20 Aug 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 029188-2024-GSS23744-6
- Signed
- 20 Aug 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 029188-2024-GSS23744-7
- Signed
- 20 Aug 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 029188-2024-GSS23744-8
- Signed
- 20 Aug 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Contract 029188-2024-GSS23744-9
- Signed
- 20 Aug 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128bids · 128 electronic | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- UK Research and InnovationContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyBody governed by public lawResearch
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- UK Shared Business Services LtdReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
11 commercial parties on the notice- Fisher Scientific UK LtdFramework contractor
- Life Technologies LimitedFramework contractor
- Merck Life Science UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Molecular Dimensions LtdFramework contractor
- New England Biolabs (UK) LtdFramework contractor
- Promega UK LtdFramework contractor
- Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedFramework contractor
- Selleck Biotechnology LimitedFramework contractor
- Stratech Scientific LtdFramework contractor
- Tebubio LtdFramework contractor
- VWR International LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria