Tender

UKRI-2107 BAS Ice Core Storage & Transportation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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12 Apr 2022 at 10:30

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23 Mar 2022 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation is seeking providers for the "UKRI-2107 BAS Ice Core Storage & Transportation" project, aimed at the storage and transportation of fragile ice samples from polar and alpine glaciers. The project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on storage and warehousing services, and is located in the East of England. Currently in the Tender stage, the submission deadline for bids is set for 30th June 2022. The total budget for this procurement is £200,000, with a contract period beginning on 31st July 2022 and concluding on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in temperature-controlled storage and transportation services. Companies with expertise in managing delicate scientific samples, as well as those experienced in inventory management and cleanroom environments, would be well-positioned to compete. The initiative encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering a diverse range of bidders who can contribute innovative solutions to this specialised requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-2107 BAS Ice Core Storage & Transportation

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: Storage of irreplaceable snow and ice samples from polar and alpine glaciers. Samples of high scientific value. Fragile samples, that require extreme care during transport and storage in a temperature controlled, clean environment. Currently stock level of 151 pallets. Equal to 181.2 m2, and 434.88 m3. The temperature set point of storage: -25degC. Any new facility that could offer lower temperature Read: This project could be split into two lots if necessary. Lot 1. STORAGE: Maximum 151 Pallets could be split into critical and MAXIUM 151 PALLETS COULD BE SPLIT INTO CRITICAL AND ARCHIVE SAMPLES. CRTITCAL SAMPLES MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES, ARCHIVE SAMPLES TO BE ACCESSIBLE UPON REQUEST. Lot 2. TRANSPORTATION: TEMPERTAURE CONTROLLED TRANSPORTATION OF SAMPLES TO BAS HQ CAMBRIDGE. STORAGE Storage of irreplaceable snow and ice samples from polar and alpine glaciers. Samples of high scientific value. Fragile samples, that require extreme care during transport and storage in a temperature controlled, clean environment. Currently stock level of 151 pallets. Equal to 181.2 m2, and 434.88 m3. The Archive could be separated into TWO storage areas, 1.CRITICAL SAMPLES APPROX 50 PALLETS WITH CONSTANT ACESS 2.ARCHIVE SAMPLES 100 PALLETS WITH OCCASIONAL ACCESS. The temperature set point of storage: -25degC. Any facility that could offer lower temperature storage may also be beneficial i.e. storage of -40degC for up to 10 pallets would be highly desirable, BUT NOT MANDATORY. Required; sample boxes to be stored in a clean environment, free of excess dust or potential contaminants; not to be stored with, or immediately adjacent to foodstuffs or other substances that cause cross contamination. Shared and accessible inventory. We require the new facility to have an inventory management system in place. Regular access to Critical Samples is required, with samples to be placed back in the correct filing place/ pallet. The filing and organisation of the samples is essential for maintaining a comprehensive and workable sample set for active use by the scientists. TRANSPORTATION - this could be published as a separate lot. Transportation from the storage facility to BAS and vice versa in temperature-controlled vehicles with a set point of -20degC and the temperature recorded for our records. Place of text to be modified: VI.3 Instead of: A Supplier engagement day will take place on the 25th April 2022 at 10.00am. This session will be conducted via Zoom, it will be recorded and sent out to anyone that can not attend on this day. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=677218625 Read: A Supplier engagement day will take place on the 25th April 2022 at 10.00am. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the project and offer solution ideas. This session will be conducted via Zoom, it will be recorded and sent

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2656216a-aef6-4057-9781-40d6339d5182
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f40ce9a-9585-4bbf-b718-af2b7d19434a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0ET
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Newnham
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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