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Provision of a LN2 Storage tank and filling tank

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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30 Jun 2025 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of a Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) Storage tank and filling tank. This tender, addressing the need for cryopreservation of primary cells, falls under the industry category of Gas Tanks (CPV 44612200). The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, with the contract awarded to Haier Biomedical UK Ltd. The tender process commenced and concluded with awarding on 30th June 2025, with the contract running until 1st October 2025. Key delivery locations included the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, among others.

This procurement offers significant avenues for business growth, particularly for those SMEs able to supply specialised gas storage solutions. Companies with expertise in cryogenic technology, logistics, and installation services would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. This contract highlights the potential for smaller firms to engage with large public health entities via targeted, below-threshold procurement processes, opening doors for future collaborations in the specialised field of medical and laboratory gas equipment supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a LN2 Storage tank and filling tank

Notice Description

This procurement is for the purchase of Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) storage tank and self-pressurised filling tank plus delivery, installation & commissioning. The LN2 store is required for cryopreservation of primary cells for use in development of ELISpot methods and subsequent testing of clinical trial samples

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49ccada2-3889-4acb-bd3b-2775387f5084
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44612200 - Gas tanks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,286 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,286 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 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 HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAIER BIOMEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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