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Supply of a Freeze Dryer System

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), through its Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL), is currently seeking bids for the tender titled "Supply of a Freeze Dryer System," which falls under the category of electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs. Located in Buxton, England, the procurement process is in the award stage as of 25th April 2016, following a tender period that ended on 15th March 2016. The contract, which is valued at approximately £13,720.80, is expected to commence on 26th April 2016 and run until 23rd May 2016. HSL requires a new freeze-drying system to replace an outdated model that no longer meets operational needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and technology, particularly those that can offer advanced freeze-drying systems suited for biological samples. Companies capable of providing compact, efficient solutions with necessary training and maintenance services would be ideally positioned to compete. Suppliers that comply with UK electrical and environmental regulations and can demonstrate product reliability and customer support will likely stand out in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Freeze Dryer System

Notice Description

The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) is Britain's leading industrial health and safety facility. Operating as part of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), HSL supports HSE's mission to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled. HSL requires a freeze-drying (or lyophilisation) capability for the concentration and preservation of biological samples. Freeze-drying removes the water content from matrices, making them much more stable during long-term storage. HSL currently uses this technology for the stabilisation of quality control samples (essential for maintaining analytical methods over years and demonstrating no deterioration in quality) and for the preservation of biological extracts used for immunoassay assays. These extracts are labour-intensive to prepare and are often difficult to produce so preservation of existing stock is essential. The current freeze dryer Edwards Modulyo system is over 25 years old and is no longer fit for purpose with components missing and a lack of capacity. Replacement parts are no longer available. Offers for exchange / trade in or disposal will be considered. Objectives: To source a compact and efficient freeze drying system suitable for processing relevant biological specimens. Specification: A bench top freeze dryer with temperature display as a minimum (vacuum display also would be desirable). The system should be supplied with the following: * Suitable vacuum pump to run the system * A freeze drying chamber capable of adaptable shelving * A vial stoppering device for standard 10 ml and 20 ml vials * Capacity of at least 200 vials (10 ml) * Capability or accessory for freeze-drying of samples in flasks (specify number and individual volume) Please state whether shelves can be used unbalanced. State whether temperature and pressure recording are available and whether standard or at additional cost. Training: Sufficient on-site training following installation to allow full use and running of the system. HSL currently has laboratory benching measuring 180cm x 91 cm. Please state whether the instrument will fit on such benching. Please state the maximum load the bench must bear. Please indicate what procedure required for delivery, installation and commissioning. Specify electrical power supply and any gases (including purity and flowrates) required. The system is required to emit no harmful substances, radiation or noise. It is required to meet all UK electrical and environmental regulations and operate in a laboratory temperature range of 10 to 40 degrees Centigrade. Please include any necessary equipment to vent emissions to ventilation system if appropriate. Maintenance Agreement: Provide an example quotation for a one year maintenance agreement (including all travel and labour, based on unlimited callouts, but not parts). Additional information: Further information relating to tender HSL T36 15/16 - Supply of Freeze Dryer System. Q&A Number 1 Question In the tender it is written that the freezer dryer shall be able to have at least 200 vials of 10 and 20 ml vials. Please let me have the dimensions of the vials, so I can make some calculation for the needed shelve area. Please also confirm that the solvent is water only, this is important in order to decide the condenser temperature. Response - 10 ml vial is 23mm in diameter and 46mm in height. I do not have the dimensions of the 20 ml vial but the diameter is the same so a calculation can be made. - Only aqueous solutions are required to be freeze-dried. Contract start date is estimated subject to approval and award. HSL has applied broad estimates in the lowest and highest value fields in the 'Summary Information' section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a10dc33-3e50-4a44-8296-d4f555f80528
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2016 - 23 May 2016 30 days
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
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Buyer Location

Locality
BUXTON
Postcode
SK17 9JN
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
High Peak
Electoral Ward
Burbage
Westminster Constituency
High Peak

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FROZEN IN TIME

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