GSS23744 - UK Research and Innovation: Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemicals Framework

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***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 Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemicals. It is intended that the Framework will be based upon nine LOTS: LOT 1 - Nucleic Acid Manipulation LOT 2 - Protein Manipulation LOT 3 - Cell and Tissue Culture LOT 4 - Antibiotics LOT 5 - Chemicals and Solvents LOT 6 - Fine Chemicals LOT 7 - Drugs LOT 8 - Stable Isotypes LOT 9 - Biological Buffers 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 Molecular Biology and Laboratory Chemical 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**** ***GSS23744 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 Monday 9th October 2023 at 11:00hrs GMT, and Thursday 12th October 2023 at 10:00hrs 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/TEtgg7VSjN 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. Lot 1: LOT 1 - Nucleic Acid Manipulation UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Nucleic Acid Manipulation. The range of Nucleic Acid Manipulation products will include but will not be limited to: • Restriction endonucleases • Modifying enzymes • DNA Labelling • PCR Reagents • qRT-PCR reagents • cDNA synthesis kit • DNA and RNA purification kits and reagents • DNA and RNA extraction kits and reagents • DNA ladders • DNA intercalants and stains • Competent cells • Expression vectors • Cloning vectors and kits • Plasmid mutagenesis vectors and kits Lot 2: LOT 2 - Protein Manipulation UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Protein Manipulation. The range of Protein Manipulation products will include but will not be limited to: • Precast Gels • Acrylamide • Gel running buffers • Protein Ladders • Protein stains and detections reagents • Protein extraction kits • immunoprecipitation kits • Immunoassays • Growth Factors • Proteins / Recombinant proteins • DNA intercalants and stains • Protein expression and purification kits and reagents Lot 3: LOT 3 - Cell and Tissue Culture UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Cell and Tissue Culture. The range of Cell and Tissue Culture products will include but will not be limited to: • Culture Media • Cell and Tissue dissociation reagents • Animal serum • Transfection reagents • Cellular and Biochemical assays • Flow cytometry • Cell separation • Stains and Counterstains Lot 4: LOT 4 - Antibiotics for invitro use UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Antibiotics for invitro use. Lot 5: LOT 5 - Chemicals and Solvents UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Chemicals and Solvents which will include but will not be limited to: • Duty free products • Duty paid products Lot 6: LOT 6 - Fine Chemicals UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Fine Chemicals. Lot 7: LOT 7 - Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins and Bioactive small molecules / inhibitors UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Controlled Drugs, Schedule 5, Toxins and Bioactive small molecules / inhibitors. Lot 8: LOT 8 - Stable Isotopes UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Stable Isotopes. Lot 9: LOT 9 - Biological Buffers UKRI wish to put in place a Framework for the provision of Biological Buffers.