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Liquid nitrogen (LN2) Servicing and Supply of Equipment

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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16 Jun 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, located in South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Liquid nitrogen (LN2) Servicing and Supply of Equipment", focusing on liquid and compressed air as well as laboratory services. Governed by an open procedure above the threshold, this contract will run from 16 June 2025 to 16 June 2028, with a total award value of £350,000. The procurement, targeting the goods category, took place in the United Kingdom and concluded its tender phase on 26 March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in laboratory equipment installation and services, with C & M Scientific Limited being awarded the contract. The focus on liquid nitrogen servicing and supply could enable businesses with expertise in cryogenics or laboratory facilitation to potentially expand their market presence. The procurement process was explicitly open to SMEs, thus encouraging participation from smaller firms capable of delivering specialised goods and services within the industry framework. The ongoing demand for high-quality laboratory services continues to offer growth avenues in a competitive market.

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Notice Title

Liquid nitrogen (LN2) Servicing and Supply of Equipment

Notice Description

Liquid nitrogen (LN2) Servicing and Supply of Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c70fb99-1ff0-45f6-bc11-beee597f6da3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b18c558d-f817-4669-b44e-1b8dc2641d08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C & M SCIENTIFIC

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