GSS23743: UK Research and Innovation - Antibodies Framework

***For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a call for competition. This notice is to inform the market of a Future Opportunity***

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) brings together the seven Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) plus Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England.

UKRI wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Antibodies.

It is intended that the Framework will be based upon four LOTS:

LOT 1 - Primary Unconjugated LOT 2 - Primary Conjugated LOT 3 - Secondary Unconjugated LOT 4 - Secondary Conjugated

The objective of this procurement will be to:

• a)Produce a Framework Agreement that UKRI can easily use and provide a compliant route to market.

• b)Capture a large percentage of the Antibodies requirements from large value items to low value, high volume items.

• c)Develop strong relationships with UKRI and Suppliers to ensure that the requirements are captured and value for money is achieved.

• d)To capture quality management information that will support informed decision making in future procurements.

• e)To ensure sustainability aspects are considered and integrated into the Framework Agreement.

• f)To continuously improve and apply best practice procurement that meets the end users' requirements.

****There is no commitment at this stage that the above mentioned opportunity will proceed in its current format****

***GSS23743 Supplier Day***

In order for Suppliers to obtain an overview of the requirement, UK SBS on behalf of UKRI will be holding a Supplier day on Tuesday 10th October 2023 at 15:00hrs GMT, and Wednesday 11th October 2023 at 14:00hrs GMT. The duration of the Supplier day will be approximately 1 hour and will be held online.

If you wish to attend, please complete the attached form: https://forms.office.com/e/xvtvVt4wce confirming your attendance and select your preferred date no later than Friday 6th October 2023 at 14:00hrs GMT.

Please note that a maximum of two representatives per organisation is permitted.

Following confirmation of attendance, a link to the supplier day will be shared with confirmed attendees.

Any information supplied shall not place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process.