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BL OJEU-RE150310-Liquid Nitrogen Tanks

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the purchase of three Liquid Nitrogen Tanks by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a not-for-profit organisation engaged in providing shared services across the public sector in the UK. This tender falls within the 'goods' category, with a budget of £45,000 and a minimum value of £30,000. The delivery location is in South East England, specifically with a postal code of GU24 0NF. The procurement stage is classified as 'Award', with the contract period commencing on 3rd September 2015 and ending on 31st December 2015. The tender was published on 30th June 2015 and represents research and development services related to laboratory and precision equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and gases, particularly those capable of supplying advanced technology like cryogenic storage solutions. Companies that manufacture or distribute laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as gas-dispersing apparatus, would be ideally suited to compete. The involvement of UK Shared Business Services promises a commitment to quality and efficiency, suggesting that vendors meeting these standards may benefit from future contracts and collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BL OJEU-RE150310-Liquid Nitrogen Tanks

Notice Description

Liquid Nitrogen Tanks x 3 Maximum footprint Dimensions External 939x1219x1206 mm (WxDxH) Capacity to 22,100 2ml cryovials Lockable lid Temperature range from -188degC to -195degC Alarms needed for liquid available, low/high temperature, Low/high fill, sensor issues, power loss. The vessels need to be able to talk to our BMS system Vials must be able to be stored in the vapour phase. Ability for automatic sequential filling at a predetermined time is necessary. Double solenoid valves on the fill inlet are required. About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88010aec-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfe6631-4cc1-4d72-b4a4-dcb921cdafdc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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

42 - Industrial machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

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

42511000 - Heat-exchange units and machinery for liquefying air or other gases

42924710 - Gas-dispersing apparatus

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,255 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 201510 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 1-6 months
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PANASONIC BIOMEDICAL SALES EUROPE

Further Information

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