Planning

UKRI-2107 BAS Ice Core Storage & Transportation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

23 Mar 2022 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-2107 BAS Ice Core Storage & Transportation" is being initiated by UK Research & Innovation, specifically through the British Antarctic Survey located in Cambridge, UK. This process falls under the services category, with an emphasis on storage and warehousing services for irreplaceable snow and ice samples, critical for scientific research. Currently, the tender is in the planning stage, with a supplier engagement day scheduled for 25th April 2022. Interested parties must register by emailing BASPROCUREMENT@ukri.org.uk, and a future notice is expected by 30th June 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temperature-controlled storage and transportation services. Companies that can provide logistics solutions for fragile scientific samples, particularly those with capabilities for maintaining extreme low temperatures, are well-suited to compete. The high scientific value of these samples suggests a need for stringent handling processes, thereby favouring suppliers who can ensure that their facilities meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender, such as shared inventory management and contaminant-free environments.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2107 BAS Ice Core Storage & Transportation

Notice Description

Storage of irreplaceable snow and ice samples from polar and alpine glaciers. Samples of high scientific value. Fragile samples, that require extreme care during temperature controlled transportation and long term storage in a temperature controlled, clean environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Storage of irreplaceable snow and ice samples from polar and alpine glaciers. Samples of high scientific value. Fragile samples, that require extreme care during transport and storage in a temperature controlled, clean environment. Currently stock level of 151 pallets. Equal to 181.2 m2, and 434.88 m3. The temperature set point of storage: -25degC. Any new facility that could offer lower temperature storage may also be beneficial i.e. storage of -40degC for up to 10 pallets would be highly desirable. Transportation from the storage facility to BAS and vice versa in temperature controlled vehicles with a set point of -20degC and the temperature recorded for our records.. Additional information: Required; sample boxes to be stored in a clean environment, free of dust or contaminants; not to be stored with, or immediately adjacent to foodstuffs or other substances that may cause issue for cross contamination. Shared and accessible inventory. We require the new facility to pick boxes from specific pallets and return boxes back onto specific pallets to maintain a comprehensive database.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032585
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007915-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

45213210 - Cold-storage installations

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Laura Ross
Contact Email
basprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1223221400

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0ET
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Newnham
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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