Tender

Liquid nitrogen (LN2) Servicing and Supply of Equipment

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking bids for the servicing and supply of equipment related to liquid nitrogen (LN2). This open procedure tender involves annual services, call-out repairs for liquid nitrogen pressurised vessels and freezers, CO2 & O2 alarm systems, and associated pipework. It also includes the capability to provide replacement/new LN2 equipment subject to approved annual capital funds. The procurement, valued at £350,000, is classified under laboratory services, installation of laboratory equipment, and supply of liquid and compressed air, with the work location at Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3QG, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 26 March 2025, with the contract period projected from 30 April 2025 to 28 April 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing both maintenance services and LN2 equipment supply, especially those specialised in laboratory services and equipment installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, with the contract providing a stable income stream over the three-year term. Companies with expertise in laboratory equipment, liquid nitrogen systems, and adherence to regulatory standards in the healthcare sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liquid nitrogen (LN2) Servicing and Supply of Equipment

Notice Description

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is looking for a service contract to complete annual services and call out repairs to our Liquid Nitrogen Pressurised Vessels, Liquid Nitrogen Freezers, CO2 & O2 Alarm Systems and all associated pipework. The Supplier must also be able to provide replacement / new LN2 equipment as required (Subject to approved annual capital funds). It is mandatory that bidding Suppliers should be able to provide both service and also supply of equipment. Specification and equipment list is available in the Atamis document folder (C331100). Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52b0d701-b269-4029-a1eb-4c331e7b65ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d979bb9d-2973-4e4e-83cb-1988114ed3a7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

24113000 - Liquid and compressed air

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2028 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
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Aun Bhatti
Contact Email
purchasing@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Further Information

Notice Documents

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