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TAP Polar system support

UK BIOBANK LTD

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Award

09 Feb 2018 at 15:55

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2017 at 08:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Biobank Ltd is currently engaged in a procurement process for "TAP Polar system support", aimed at suppliers capable of providing ongoing support for the TAP Polar Automated -80°C freezer system used for biological sample storage. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance of medical equipment, with a total contract value of £332,905. The contract is expected to commence on 6th November 2017 and conclude on 5th November 2022, following an initial training period ending in June 2018. The tender period closed on 25th August 2017, and the service will be delivered in the North West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and precision equipment services industry, particularly those that are experienced in maintenance and support of similar automated systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable, as the buyer is interested in engaging suppliers with the requisite capacity and capability for long-term service provision. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment, especially refrigeration technology, are encouraged to participate in future procurement processes with UK Biobank Ltd.

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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. Additional information: 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b269b382-8304-4848-9211-70d85f1b22ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b771b9d4-f04b-402b-9b27-6a47d1362966
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,905 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2017 - 5 Nov 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

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