Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c59-85ee-7359-a7da-1fad8e345c28/tender-for-the-supply-of-laboratory-consumables-and-reagents-for-the-university cancelled GB open procedure # Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Reagents for the University of Birmingham [The University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-birmingham) Estimated value £3,000,000 to £30,000,000 Published 1 Jun 2020 Deadline Closed 2 Jul 2020 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The University has a requirement for an all-encompassing Framework to the following Lots: - Lot 1 Laboratory Consumables - Lot 2 Laboratory Reagents The Framework Agreement will be awarded to up to 4 suppliers per Lot, provided the bidder(s) meets the required minimum standards. The bidders may bid for one or combinations of both Lots. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years. Initial contract will be for two (2) year, subject to annual review of cost, competitiveness, sustainability performance and the on-going need for the agreement. The Framework Agreement may be extended, also subject to annual review. The Framework Agreement will not exceed a maximum period of four (4) years. The estimated total spend for the duration of this framework ranges between £3M to £30M excluding VAT. The Contracting Authority for this Framework Agreement is the University of Birmingham and will be the primary user however the Framework Agreement may also be used by the West Midlands Universities. Additionally, the agreement may also be accessed by other Universities in the United Kingdom. In addition, the University will provide access to the following classifications of user organisations: • Educational Establishments: Nursery School, Primary School, Middle or High School, Secondary School, Academy, Special School, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), Further Education College, University; • Local Authority Councils: County, Unitary, District, Borough, and Metropolitan Councils (Parish and Community Councils are also permissible users); • NHS Bodies, the HSC (Northern Ireland) and Ambulance Services. The participation in and use of the contract by these other authorities would be at the discretion of the supplier and the University on a viability basis e.g. if the existing specification is acceptable, or in certain circumstances can easily be modified e.g. by adding a small additional requirement to the contract with the authorisation of the Lead University (University of Birmingham), and provided the modification would not conflict with the EU directives. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. ### Additional information: KEY INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; [in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham](https://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham) Tender return date Thursday, 2nd July 2020 ### Tender return time 12 noon Last date for clarification questions Thursday, 25th June 2020 ### Standstill Period Minimum 10 calendar Days Procurement officer(s) Susanna Ting/Peter Nobbs Emergency contact number 0121 414 5389 ### Tender procedure used OJEU Open Tender Email address (please note the In-Tend Portal is the primary contact for this tender) / Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8e246fed-26c9-44ce-8896-3cd2d978bef6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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