Award

Supply of Liquid Nitrogen

UK BIOBANK LTD

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24 Sep 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the supply of Liquid Nitrogen for UK Biobank Ltd and UK Biocentre Ltd, with two lots awarded to a supplier. The buying organisation is UK Biobank Ltd, based in Stockport, England. The procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under the CPV code for Liquid nitrogen. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period for submissions ending on 28 April 2021. The contracts commenced on 28 June 2021 and will run until 27 June 2022, with a total value of approximately £580,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of industrial gases, particularly those with capabilities in delivering Liquid Nitrogen. Suppliers of gas products and services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the open nature of the procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can participate alongside larger firms, making this an accessible opportunity in the health and bioscience sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Liquid Nitrogen

Notice Description

UK Biobank (UKBB) and UK Biocentre (UKBC) require the supply of Liquid Nitrogen (LN). UKBB is tendering on behalf of itself and UKBC.UK Biobank (UKBB) is a major national health resource, and a registered charity in its own right, with the aim of improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of serious and life-threatening illnesses - including cancer, heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, eye disorders, depression and forms of dementia.UK Biocentre (UKBC) was incorporated as a limited company on 4 May 2011 as a separate legal entity to its owner, UK Biobank, in order to utilise the skills and knowledge gained by UK Biobank in sample storage, processing, analysis and management. The primary service offered by UKBC to its customers is the collection, storage and assay of biological samples gathered from human volunteers.This Contract Notice relates to the award of two contracts:Lot 1 - Contract for the Supply of LN to UKBB's site in Cheadle, Stockport, UK from 28 June 2021;Lot 2 - Contract for the Supply of LN to UKBC's sites located in Milton Keynes and Oxford, UK from 28 June 2021.Tenders can be submitted for one or both of the Lots.This specification (provided as part of the procurement documents) sets out the requirements for the supply of LN.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13007835-954c-48a1-9366-a0819398aebe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e603ab65-2a30-4047-b6c4-4b6c153798b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£802,417 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2021 - 27 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK BIOBANK LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK3 0SA
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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