Award

T1044 - Blood Storage

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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27 Oct 2023 at 10:49

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27 Oct 2023 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has awarded a tender for Blood Storage services to UK Biocentre. The procurement method used was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is GBP 170,000, starting on October 23, 2023, and lasting until October 23, 2026. The tender period ended on October 6, 2023.

This procurement opportunity for Blood Storage services by the University of Essex offers business growth prospects, especially for suppliers in the services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for their capabilities. The contract period provides a stable business opportunity for the awarded supplier, UK Biocentre, based in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

T1044 - Blood Storage

Notice Description

Please refer to the Bidders Guidance & Specification document for full details around our requirements for this service. By submitting a response, bidders are confirming that they can meet all requirements and accept our standard T&Cs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-788ae4e2-c9fc-4369-adef-fbd73f9784b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70920628-d93d-4203-8595-03b7f8569b2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141570 - Human blood

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2023 - 23 Oct 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK BIOCENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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