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TAP Polar system support

UK BIOBANK LTD

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12 Feb 2018 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Biobank Ltd is seeking suppliers for the provision of support for the TAP Polar system, with a total contract value of £332,905. The procurement is categorised under repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment and is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 12 February 2018. The contract period spans from 20 October 2017 to 19 October 2022, with the initial phase consisting of training and handover sessions to be completed by June 2018. The services required are mainly located in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and precision equipment repair sector, particularly for SMEs with relevant technical capabilities. Companies with experience in supporting advanced automated freezer systems, as well as those providing maintenance services for similar medical equipment, may find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The chosen supplier, CBRE GWS Limited, will manage the system support for up to five years, thereby creating a precedent for ongoing service contracts in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TAP Polar system support

Notice Description

UK Biobank is looking for suppliers with the necessary capacity and capability to supply Tap Polar System support, for an expected period of up to five years. The first 'year' will be a series of training / handover sessions during the period between award of contract to June 2018, at which point the successful bidder will take over full responsibility for the system support for the remaining 4 years that the contract is anticipated to last for. UK Biobank uses a "Polar" Automated -80degC freezer system supplied by The Automation Partnership ("TAP") for the storage of a variety of biological samples.The storage system comprises:-- an antechamber, held at +4degC, which is the main point of access for operators wishing to enter samples into the store or remove samples from storage- a main chamber, held at -20degC, which itself houses a series of "ultra-low temperature compartments" (ULTCs) held at -80degC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f83213c-fb03-4fca-ad1b-0134d79ff15f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b092c3-b065-4d17-ad8f-6482ed032e70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,905 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,905 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2017 - 19 Oct 2022 Over 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
UK BIOBANK LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK3 0SA
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CBRE GWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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