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Cold Storage Contract

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Award

27 Sep 2024 at 12:42

Award Notice
Tender

10 May 2024 at 11:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has recently completed the awarding stage of a tender for a Cold Storage Contract, aimed at supplying sustainable and high-performing cold storage solutions essential for their diverse research activities. The procurement process involved an accelerated open procedure, deemed the most suitable for the requirement, with a total contract value of £450,000. The contract, which covers various types of cold storage equipment including ULT Cascade, ULT Dual Compressor units, Fridge Freezers, -20 Freezers, and +4 Fridges, spans from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end on 14th June 2024 and the contract award date on 27th September 2024.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and sustainable cold storage solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, potentially opening doors for these businesses to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the University of Bristol. The awarded suppliers, MedScience Distribution and Wolf Laboratories, highlight the potential for similar businesses to secure substantial contracts that support long-term research infrastructure and open up further business development and growth within the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cold Storage Contract

Notice Description

The University of Bristol conducts a broad range of research requiring cold storage and we currently have a wide range of fridges and freezers on site. There are a wide range of sizes and manufacturers and to ensure ongoing research efficiency, the University is looking to re-tender a long-term agreement to supply our researchers with the best performing and sustainable cold storage solutions. The requirement is divided in to 5 Lots: Lot 1 ULT Cascade Lot 2 ULT Dual Compressor Lot 3 Fridge Freezers Lot 4 -20 Freezers Lot 5 + 4 Fridges

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8576e91d-9506-4f80-a810-b386c97051e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5dac1b-9dc6-46c1-9d0b-80d413fff30a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Redland
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION

WOLF LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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