UK SBS RE160396 Supply of Laboratory Consumables Request for Proposal

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 29th March 2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Framework Overview UK SBS wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Laboratory Consumables. 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. The award of this Contract will be based on nine Lots: Lot 1 - Plastics Major Lot 2 - Tissue Culture Lot 3 - Centrifuge bottles, Tubes & Containers (Sterile and Non-Sterile) Lot 4 - Filter Paper & Membranes Lot 5 - Histology & Microscopy Glassware Lot 6 - Laboratory Glassware & Bottles Lot 7 - Storage Boxes & Racks Lot 8 - Syringes, Needles and Blood Collection Lot 9 - Disposable Pipettes & Tips 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. It is intended that multiple providers will be appointed for each of the Lots detailed above, Potential Providers are invited to tender for one or more Lots on an individual basis. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.