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01 Nov 2024 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Leidos Supply Ltd has completed the procurement process for the "LSL/MED/0178 - Supply and Support of Pharmaceutical Fridges." The contract, awarded to Labcold Limited, will ensure the continued supply and support of pharmaceutical fridges across the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This includes equipment servicing, maintenance, repairs, training, spare parts, and test equipment for a duration of three years. The procurement, classified under the medical equipment industry, followed a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, specifically under Article 32 of Directive 2014/24/EC. Key dates include the contract award date of 23rd October 2024, with the relevant location being the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and related support services. Although the contract has been awarded to Labcold Limited, opportunities for subcontracting may be available, especially for businesses capable of providing technical training, maintenance, and repair services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions or supplemental support in the medical equipment sector would be well-suited to compete for potential future opportunities in this field. This is particularly relevant for large-scale suppliers and enterprises well-versed with the MOD's specific requirements and regulations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

LSL/MED/0178 - Supply and Support of Pharmaceutical Fridges

Notice Description

Leidos Supply Ltd intends to award a single source Contract for a duration of 3 years to continue the supply and support of the Pharmaceutical Fridges, in service across the MOD, as well as providing Equipment support servicing, maintenance, repairs, training, spare parts and test equipment, when required. Labcold Ltd are the only company to provide technical training, maintenance and repair services for the in-service equipment It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 32 of Directive 2014/24/EC of the European Parliament (Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of PCR 2015), as competition is absent for technical reasons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Negotiated procedure without prior publication The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reasons: Article 32 of Directive 2014/24/EC of the European Parliament Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of PCR 2015, as competition is absent for technical reasons Labcold Ltd are the only registered UK company to provide technical training, maintenance and repair services for equipment in service. Failing to award this contract to Labcold Ltd would result in difficulties obtaining appropriate technical support and maintenance required to support the equipment.

Procurement Information

Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication (Reg 32) applies on the basis that Labcold Ltd are the sole supplier to be able to provide the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b346
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035473-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,310 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leidos Supply
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Labcold Limited

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