UK SBS Non Disposable Handheld Pipettes, Repeaters and Pipette Controllers

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 10 September 2018 at 14:00. The final date and time for bidders to request RFP tender documents is Friday 07th September at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

UK SBS wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Non-Disposable Pipettes, Repeaters and Pipette Controllers along with the provision for servicing and calibration of the same.

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 and services contract

The Award of this contract will be based on three Lots:

Lot 1 - Supply of Non Disposable Handheld Pipettes, Repeaters and Pipette Controllers Lot 2 - Service and Calibration

Lot 3 - Supply of Spare Parts

Lots 1 and 3 are divided into sub-lots and are available in the RFP tender document.

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 in the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP 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. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.

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