Award

Liquid Nitrogen

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2018 at 00:00

Tender

20 Oct 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Liquid Nitrogen" to provide bulk liquid nitrogen at their facilities in Glasgow, Dundee, and Aberdeen. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having completed the tender process, with the contract signed on 22 January 2018. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure due to the varied size and requirements of the nitrogen tanks at each location, with significant ongoing and future usage expected to decrease. Interested suppliers were invited to respond by 21 November 2017, and further details are available through official documentation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of industrial gases, particularly those with experience in bulk liquid transport and storage solutions. Companies that can demonstrate a solid financial turnover, in excess of twice the anticipated contract value of £60,000, and relevant experience in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The flexibility in contract terms, including an option for renewal, provides a steady potential for business growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

Liquid Nitrogen

Notice Description

SNBTS requires to attain a supply of bulk liquid nitrogen at 3 of our sites, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen, Due to variances in each sites requirement all tanks are differing sizes with the Aberdeen tank being the largest followed by the Glasgow tank and then Dundee. The supply will continue to be required via bulk tanks at their existing positions. Due to a number of changes that SNBTS are making, usage of LN2 at its regional centres is expected to decrease.

Lot Information

Lot 1

At present SNBTS has 3 bulk liquid nitrogen tanks at their regional transfusion centres (Aberdeen, Dundee & Glasgow) with each tank making up total capacity of approx 11,775 litres. Due to variances in each regions requirement all tanks are differing sizes with the Aberdeen tank being the largest followed by the Glasgow tank and then Dundee. The supply will continue to be required via bulk tanks at their existing positions. Due to a number of changes that SNBTS are making, usage of LN2 at its regional centres is expected to decrease. To allow suppliers to understand the potential for reduction in LN2 requirement information has been provided in the tender documents to give an indication of possible usage reduction. This estimation is indicative only and SNBTS cannot guarantee the volume of LN2 purchases. SNBTS will not be bound to purchase all stated quantities however SNBTS will endeavour to inform successful suppliers of variations in quantities where possible.

Renewal: The Authority will have the option to extend the contract for three (3) twelve (12) month periods, in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000516196
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307632
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sheila.ferguson4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1313145542

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH17 7QT
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Liberton/Gilmerton
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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