Tender

GB-Bath: Helium Refilling Services

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender Notice
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29 Jan 2021 at 16:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is currently seeking suppliers for Helium Refilling Services as part of an open tender process classified under laboratory services. The tender is active and the submission deadline for expressions of interest is set for 26th February 2021. Contracts will be awarded for a total value of £100,000, with a minimum contract value of £50,000, and the service period is expected to commence from 1st March 2021 and run until 29th February 2024.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the services industry, particularly those with expertise in laboratory services and gas supply. Businesses that can provide liquid helium and offer qualified technicians for the safe transfer of gases to NMR spectrometers will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships with a prestigious academic institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bath: Helium Refilling Services

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 February 2021 for the following reason: 10. Deadline for Expression of Interest Date changed to 26th February 2021(The University of Bath require a helium refilling service for their NMR spectrometers. This will include the supply of liquid helium and an expert technician to safely transfer the helium to the NMR spectrometers.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f384ed03-40d7-47ff-80a9-9aed14c3e9ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cb2159-87fb-4b0b-8061-6c04e77f1dbb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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