Tender

TAP Polar system support

UK BIOBANK LTD

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Tender

24 Jul 2017 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Biobank Ltd is seeking suppliers for the "TAP Polar system support" tender, classified under the repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment in the services category. The procurement, currently in the active tender stage, has a deadline for bid submissions set for 25th August 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 20th October 2017 and will last for a period of five years. The services will be required at the UK Biobank's location in Stockport, North West, England.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment maintenance and support services, particularly those capable of operating complex systems like the Polar Automated -80°C freezer system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in training, support, and technical management of medical equipment will find this contract particularly suitable, as the project will involve an initial training and handover phase before transitioning to full ongoing support responsibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TAP Polar system support

Notice Description

UK Biobank is looking for suppliers with the necessary capacity and capability to supply Tap Polar System support, for an expected period of up to five years. The first 'year' will be a series of training / handover sessions during the period between award of contract to June 2018, at which point the successful bidder will take over full responsibility for the system support for the remaining 4 years that the contract is anticipated to last for. UK Biobank uses a "Polar" Automated -80degC freezer system supplied by The Automation Partnership ("TAP") for the storage of a variety of biological samples.The storage system comprises:-- an antechamber, held at +4degC, which is the main point of access for operators wishing to enter samples into the store or remove samples from storage- a main chamber, held at -20degC, which itself houses a series of "ultra-low temperature compartments" (ULTCs) held at -80degC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4133be00-1f15-4caa-831d-41ca7f0fe5f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19b520c-fc9b-4684-9570-a89308130f0e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2017 - 19 Oct 2022 Over 5 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 BIOBANK LTD
Contact Name
Andrea Howard
Contact Email
tenders@ukbiobank.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1614755386

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)
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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