Planning

SR00110 - Rayne Institute Cryostorage Upgrade Solution - Stage 1

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON

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Planning

19 Aug 2024 at 16:39

Planning

19 Aug 2024 at 16:39

Planning

19 Aug 2024 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

King's College London, a prestigious educational institution located in London, has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "SR00110 - Rayne Institute Cryostorage Upgrade Solution - Stage 1." This tender is within the biomedical industry category, specifically focusing on cryogenic storage solutions, freezing equipment, and cold-storage installations. The engagement phase is currently active, with a notable deadline on 19th November 2024. Essential documentation has been published to facilitate early market engagement, and the process aims to gather information, organise site visits, and register interest for further stages. The procurement category is classified as 'goods,' and the main location for delivery is in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and maintenance of biomedical equipment, storage tanks, and freezing technologies. Companies specialising in installation services of tanks and liquid nitrogen supply would also find the project highly relevant. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their market reach within the biomedical research sector and establish partnerships with a leading research institute. The procurement process involves completing an initial questionnaire to provide feedback, register interest, and arrange site visits, creating a structured pathway for companies to engage and potentially secure a part in subsequent stages of the project.

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Notice Title

SR00110 - Rayne Institute Cryostorage Upgrade Solution - Stage 1

Notice Description

The Rayne Institute is a specialist Medical Research Facility within King's College London conducting world leading research in haematological diseases, including blood cancers and red cell and clotting disorders. Our teams comprise of world-class clinical and research experts in genomics, immunology, molecular biology and cellular therapies. Our patients are at the heart of our research as we work together to discover future improvements in patient care. The Comprehensive Cancer Centre operates a cryogenic storage facility for living cells and tissues, especially primary human blood and bone marrow samples. Cryopreservation at ultra-low temperatures is key to maintaining the integrity of sensitive biological materials for extended periods of time and the Rayne cryostore provides the necessary installations to hold valuable tissue samples until these can be used in research programmes. This Intend project is being undertaken in several stages of which this is stage 1 and for information gathering, arranging site visits and registering interest for subsequent stages. Additional information: Potential partners are requested to complete SR00110 - Stage 1 Questionnaire which will provide initial feedback, register interest and enable arrangement of site visits. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42354acc-c3da-4546-a951-45522e087b6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de57691b-16ea-4382-86b8-2493a61e5f8e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

42513100 - Freezing equipment

44611400 - Storage tanks

44612200 - Gas tanks

45213210 - Cold-storage installations

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

51810000 - Installation services of tanks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KING'S COLLEGE LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 1UL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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