UKRI MRC RE18210 – High Throughput Centrifuge

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: UKRI MRC RE18210 – High Throughput Centrifuge
2. Awarding Authority:
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Polaris House

SWINDON
England
SN2 1FL
Contact: Rosie Clarke
Email: researchtenders@uksbs.co.uk
Phone:
URL:
3. Contract Type: Products
4. Description: ***The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 29th May 2018 at 14:00.***

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.

All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

Key Features & Capabilities
� Floor standing
� 230V 50hz single phase power supply
� Maximum speed 30,000rpm
� Maximum g force 110,000g
� Friction reduction system
� Maximum heat dissipation to room 1.5kW (in steady state conditions)
� Low work surface height (no greater than 900mm)
� Large rotor chamber
� Hands free door operation
� Refrigerated
� Maximum capacity of 4L
� LCD control screen
� Delayed start capability
� Run times to 99 minutes
� Multi-level security access with password protection for individual users (up to 40)
� Function to track use of individual rotor by type and serial number and DRIC recognition of rotors

Rotor specification:
� Fixed angle rotor with biocontainment canisters/lids for 6x500ml bottles (capable of up to 17500g, 10,000rpm)

Additional rotors required:
� Fixed angle rotor with single lock lid capable of 75400g for 8x50ml tubes plus adaptors for 10ml tubes

Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System.

This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document.

How to Apply

As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement.

To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice.

If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Your email must clearly state:
• the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for;
• the name of the registered Bidder;
• the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.
5. CPV Codes:
42931100 – Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
6. NUTS Codes: UKJ14
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance:
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
RE18210
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: £30,000
10. Start Date: 11/06/2018
11. End Date: 11/06/2020
12. Closing Date: 29/05/2018
13. Other Information:
Additional Text
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER

All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts)

Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.

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