Tender

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS PROGRAMME - Cool Boxes for Vaccine Transportation

NHS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently conducting a tender for the "COVID-19 VACCINATIONS PROGRAMME - Cool Boxes for Vaccine Transportation," requiring essential equipment for vaccine transportation. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with responses due by 5pm on 6th January 2021, and delivery of up to 3,000 cool boxes needed by 15th January 2021. The goods will be delivered to a DHL warehouse in CV8 3LF and the tender is valued at £475,000, classified under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing or distribution of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in cold chain logistics and storage solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the specified product requirements, including cold chain technology and infection prevention features, are strongly encouraged to submit their proposals. This is an excellent opportunity for suppliers to contribute to critical public health efforts while expanding their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS PROGRAMME - Cool Boxes for Vaccine Transportation

Notice Description

Following the approval of a new vaccine, we have an urgent requirement for Cool Boxes and gel packs/ice bricks and temperature probes to be able to transport the vaccines for the roving model. Key Features should include: - Cold chain vaccine storage up to 8 hours between 2-8C - 2L minimum (please share different sizes if available) - Manual carry option - Should be suitable for search & rescue, paramedic teams, short community visits and transfers between wards - Designed for storage of medicines (CE Marked) - Maintain temperature of contents (cold life) following opening for up to 1 minute ten times in use for at least 6 hours - Must not expose the vaccines to freezing in use - Cool box must be designed to fully protect vaccines from direct contact with cool packs (if frozen) - In-built calibrated temperature logger with temperature display (human-readable without opening the cool box) for monitoring load temperature (if not in-built, will need to be purchased separately) - Cool Packs to be provided (chilled or frozen depending on design) - Detailed user instructions Thermal bag duration: - 250D Tarpaulin - YKK metal zips - Metal fittings Infection Prevention Features: - Material and inner lining are wipe clean and waterproof - Manufactured with anti-bacterial, anti-static and anti-fungal material - Velcro-free design - Ant-rot stitching for easy wipe down - Public Health England and equivalent standards Number required: up to 3,000 Required by: 15th January 2021 Delivered to: DHL Warehouse, CV8 3LF Potential Suppliers should provide the following details by email to andrewfirth@nhs.net by 5pm on Wed 6th January: - Your ability to meet the product specification above - How many units you are able to supply by 15th January 2021 (not being able to supply the full amount will not exclude you from this competition) - Confirmation of size of cool box - Cost per unit (cool box and gel packs/ice bricks/probes etc) - The crate/pallet size/weight for delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-decebb08-3218-4316-8dbc-8bcc47d71e4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c71950af-2ad2-43a0-8c42-bd8601b254c7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrewfirth@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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