Pipeline Framework: GSS23743: UK Research and Innovation – Antibodies Framework

A pipeline has been launched for GSS23743: UK Research and Innovation – Antibodies Framework.The contract start Date is 4 March 2024. Approach to market date is 6 December 2023.***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 UnconjugatedLOT 2 – Primary ConjugatedLOT 3 – Secondary UnconjugatedLOT 4 – Secondary ConjugatedThe 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: 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.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: UK Shared Business Services Limited, K Shared Business Services, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, SWINDON SN21FF. Email: coreservices@uksbs.co.uk (Goods and Self Services)