Scope
Reference
BU182025
Description
Procurement: Bangor University is seeking to conduct a procurement with the aim of establishing a contract (initially 12 months with an optional 12-month extension) for the delivery of anti-microbial resistance testing services as part of research contracts awarded to the University.
Total value (estimated)
- £192,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Engagement
Engagement deadline
7 May 2025
Engagement process description
Procurement: Bangor University is seeking to conduct a procurement to establish a contract (initially 12 months with an optional 12-month extension) for the delivery of anti-microbial resistance testing as part of research contracts awarded to the University.
Pre-Market Engagement: The tender specification and associated tender documentation is currently under development for this procurement. The University is publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek the views and opinions of organisations which may be interested in delivering services. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to seek feedback from the market that may inform the final specification and or procurement approach to the services.
Timescale: The Contracting Authority will complete its Pre-Market Engagement Exercise on 7th May 2025.
Additional Information: The Authority anticipates the procurement to be suitable for SMEs and expects the contract to commence on 1st August 2025. Please note the estimated total value set out in this notice is subject to external funding and the associated tender documentation for this opportunity will contain more specific information. CPV Codes 73000000, 73100000, 73200000, 73300000.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 May 2025
Contracting authority
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTPM-4795-PZBG
Finance Office
Bangor
LL57 2TR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mel Lone
Telephone: 01248382832
Email: c.lone@bangor.ac.uk
Website: http://www.bangor.ac.uk
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales