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Cold Storage Contract

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Sep 2024 at 12:44

Tender

10 May 2024 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has concluded its procurement process for a comprehensive cold storage contract aimed at supporting the institution's extensive research activities. The procurement, which has progressed to the award stage, involves the provision of various cold storage equipment, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses)" within the CPV category 38000000. The specified lots include ULT Cascade, ULT Dual Compressor, Fridge Freezers, -20 Freezers, and +4 Fridges, covering various technical requirements. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, culminated in the awarding of multiple contracts on 27th September 2024, with a cumulative contract value of £450,000. This initiative ensures the university's access to sustainable and high-performing cold storage solutions essential for their research.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, specifically cold storage solutions. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying various types of freezers and fridges can leverage this tender to establish long-term agreements with a prominent academic institution. The open procurement method, alongside the structured division of the requirement into multiple lots, allows both large enterprises and SMEs to participate in the process. Suppliers like Scientific Laboratory Supplies, Appleton Woods Limited, SciQuip Limited, and MedScience Distribution Limited have already been awarded contracts, indicating a robust competition environment beneficial for business growth and market expansion in the educational and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cold Storage Contract

Notice Description

The University of Bristol conducts a broad range of research requiring cold storage and we currently have a wide range of fridges and freezers on site. There are a wide range of sizes and manufacturers and to ensure ongoing research efficiency, the University is looking to re-tender a long-term agreement to supply our researchers with the best performing and sustainable cold storage solutions. The requirement is divided in to 5 Lots: Lot 1 ULT Cascade Lot 2 ULT Dual Compressor Lot 3 Fridge Freezers Lot 4 -20 Freezers Lot 5 + 4 Fridges

Lot Information

Lot Lot 1 ULT Cascade, Lot 2 ULT Dual Compressor, Lot 3 Fridge Freezers, Lot 4 -20 Freezers, Lot 5 + 4 F

Cold Storage Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04589b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030996-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Deborah Dooley
Contact Email
deborah.dooley@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01179289000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

APPLETON WOODS

MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

SCIQUIP

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