Tender

Purchase of Cryogenic Storge Unit Bulk LN2 Storage Tank

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 12:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking to procure a new 9000L bulk liquid nitrogen storage vessel to replace its old, unrepairable tank. This procurement falls under the industry categories of installation services of laboratory equipment (CPV code: 51430000), liquid nitrogen (CPV code: 24111800), and gas tanks (CPV code: 44612200). The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 4th March 2025, 10:00 AM GMT. The selected contractor will need to supply, deliver, install, and commission the new storage vessel, providing detailed design documentation and necessary safety certifications. The project location is in South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies experienced in the production and installation of large-scale storage tanks, laboratory equipment suppliers, and those capable of providing related safety certifications. The project’s suitability for SMEs further opens the door for smaller enterprises with the relevant technical expertise. By winning this contract, businesses can significantly enhance their portfolio, gain a prestigious reference from a prominent government agency, and secure financial gains through a project valued at £50,000 GBP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Cryogenic Storge Unit Bulk LN2 Storage Tank

Notice Description

The MHRA has a requirement to replace its 9000L bulk liquid nitrogen storage vessel. The old tank has been disposed of as it was beyond economic repair. This vessel supplies the Cryogenic Storage Unit with ~12 liquid nitrogen freezers. The previous 9000L vessel, was a Ferox VT Series VT9/19, Diameter 1800mm, Width 2050mm, Depth 2100mm, Height 7600mm. The appointed contractor will be required to supply, deliver, install and commission the new vessel. In addition, they will provide detailed design documents and all relevant safety certification. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdfaa6bd-ee43-4306-a7bf-2652f845b21d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16fba67-8b32-4ef1-bd16-b036bab77ac6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

44612200 - Gas tanks

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Aun Bhatti
Contact Email
purchasing@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Further Information

Notice Documents

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