Award

CRM Liquid Nitrogen Tanks

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Tender

22 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and technical services of three vapour phase nitrogen storage tanks for the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM). This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at approximately £85,329. The tender submission period has concluded, with the contract awarded to Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd. Key details include the delivery location at the University of Edinburgh's CRM in Edinburgh, UK, and the procurement conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cryogenic storage solutions and related technical services. Companies that have experience in the supply and installation of nitrogen storage systems, particularly those with quality management and environmental certifications, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract supports the University’s expansion of its nitrogen storage capacity to accommodate increased operational demands, emphasising the importance for contractors to demonstrate compliance with social and environmental obligations.

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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-r6ebe6-0000674585
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442161
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
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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Courtney Rwid
Contact Email
courtney.reid@ed.ac.uk, 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433661
    CRM Liquid Nitrogen Tanks - The University of Edinburgh is in the process of completing the IRR and IRR Expansion buildings which will operate with the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) and run as one institute. The CRM nitrogen room will be used by the occupants of the new IRR building and to cater for the additional staff and students the nitrogen cryogenic storage capacity needs to be increased. The University wishes to invite competitive tenders for 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. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage open procedure.Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PCST, and may be required to submit means of proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when competing the SPD in PCST.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442161
    CRM Liquid Nitrogen Tanks - 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.

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