Award

CRM Liquid Nitrogen Tanks

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2022 at 16:40

Tender

22 Nov 2021 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has conducted a successful procurement process for the supply, installation, and technical services of three vapour phase nitrogen storage tanks for the Centre for Regenerative Medicine, classified under the liquid nitrogen industry category. This tender was procured through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on February 18, 2022, with an amount of £85,329. The delivery location is at the Centre for Regenerative Medicine in Edinburgh (UKM75). The procurement process included a stringent assessment of social, environmental, and labour compliance obligations, as stated in the Bidders' Terms.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of cryogenic systems and laboratory equipment. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the relevant UK legislation, including the Modern Slavery Act and the Equality Act, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses equipped to meet stringent quality criteria and provide integrated solutions in line with technical specifications will benefit from this expanding market in the biomedical sector.

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Notice Title

CRM Liquid Nitrogen Tanks

Notice Description

The supply, installation and technical services of 3 x vapour phase nitrogen storage tanks for the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM). The current facility holds 7 x Statebourne Biosystem 36,000 vial Cryogenic nitrogen storage tanks. An additional 3 tanks to hold a minimum of 36,000 vials per tank is required. The new units will be required to work seamlessly with the existing equipment and integrate with existing supply and return control system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

the supply, installation and technical services/support of liquid nitrogen cryogenic storage tanks and a range of specialist technical services for a planned upgrade to the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) at the BioQuarter. The current facility holds 6 x Statebourne Biosystem 36 liquid nitrogen tanks. We are planning to fit an additional 3 x higher capacity units to work seamlessly with the existing equipment.

Renewal: 1 years with the option to extend for a further 4 in total (1+1+1+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f8fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005609-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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


CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

44611000 - Tanks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,329 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
k.scott-woodhouse@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

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