UKRI RE19056 Bedding

** Lot 1 of this contract has been awarded, Lot 2 has not been awarded - details can be found in this notice and on the OJEU Notice 2019/S 041-092440**

The contents of this tender are confidential and require completion of a Non-disclosure agreement prior to their release to bidders. A copy of the NDA is attached to this notice, please sign and return the NDA to research.tenders@uksbs.co.uk The Deadline for requesting an NDA is Tuesday 16th April 2019 14:00. UK SBS will endeavor to turn around NDA requests within 24 hours. The tender Documents will be available from Wednesday 6th March 2019, subject to a signed NDA being returned by interested parties. UK SBS will endeavor to invite suppliers to tender within 24 hours of them returning a signed NDA. The Deadline for submission of NDA's is Wednesday 17th April 2019 14:00. UK SBS will endeavour to turn around NDA requests within 24hrs. The Deadline for receipt of Tenders is Thursday 18th April 2019, 14:00. Full details will be contained within the tender documentation However a brief description is Lot 1 Lignocell FS14 - 275 Kilo tote bag estimated 91 bags per annum Lignocell FS14 - 10 Kilo bag estimated 90 bags per annum Lignocell 2/2 - 4 Kilo bag estimated 224 bags per annum Lot 2 Irradiated Straw - 10 Kilo Bags estimated 78 bags per annum Wood shavings - 7 Kilo Bags estimated 4056 bags per annum

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