Award

Supply of Multiple Ultra Low Temperature ("ULT") Freezers

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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21 Jan 2025 at 15:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has concluded the procurement for the supply of multiple Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) freezers, under the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) framework agreement, specifically Lot 5. The procurement process, which ended on 16 January 2025, resulted in the awarding of a contract with a total value of £347,000 to SciQuip Ltd. The contract commenced on 17 January 2025 and will run until 31 March 2030. The freezers, comprising various models from Eppendorf, Telstar, and Haier, will be delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of Industrial Freezers (CPV: 39711124) and follows a selective procurement method involving a direct award.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of supplying and maintaining ultra low temperature freezers. The contract highlights the value of established framework agreements and the benefits they can provide in securing significant long-term engagements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory equipment and industrial freezers are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Successful participation in such tenders can drive business growth, offering long-term revenue streams and solidifying market presence within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Multiple Ultra Low Temperature ("ULT") Freezers

Notice Description

Supply of multiple Ultra Low Temperature ("ULT") freezers, listed below, to the Animal & Plant Health Agency. The contract is awarded as a direct award via the London Universities Purchasing Consortium ("LUPC") framework agreement: General Laboratory Equipment and Associated Post Installation Services, reference LAB5061. The award is made under Lot 5 of the framework agreement. The freezers procured under this contract are: 5 x Eppendorf F570H 2 x Telstar LULT445 12 x Eppendorf CryoCube F740h 10 x Haier ULT F 959L

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5927c082-7017-46a6-911f-376f226f6ab3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39711124 - Industrial freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£347,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£347,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
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
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIQUIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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