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title: "Fully Automated Vapour Phase Cryogenic Storage System (-1900C) with box level automation and lifting mechanism - AWARD"
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# Fully Automated Vapour Phase Cryogenic Storage System (-1900C) with box level automation and lifting mechanism - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d724aeb-75a1-4439-905c-6465fef42e35

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham has successfully completed a public procurement process for the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a Fully Automated Vapour Phase Cryogenic Storage System, which operates at -190°C and includes box level automation and a lifting mechanism. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical and precision equipment, took place in Nottingham, UK, and the contract was awarded on 8th November 2020, with the contract period running from 13th November 2019 to 12th November 2024. The tender period concluded on 8th November 2019, and this procurement was initiated as a tender process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced scientific equipment and automation technologies. Companies that specialise in laboratory equipment, precision engineering, or those with expertise in cryogenic systems may find this contract particularly advantageous. As the awarded supplier, Brooks Automation Limited exemplifies the type of large-scale business equipped to meet the demands of such complex contracts, suggesting that similar companies could also successfully compete in future tenders within this sector.

## Notice

Supply, installation & commissioning and maintenance of a Fully Automated Vapour Phase Cryogenic Storage System (-1900C) with box level automation and lifting mechanism

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3bdb947-8306-4bbb-b5c5-31d1a575e522 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2019 - 12 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROOKS AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 14:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3bdb947-8306-4bbb-b5c5-31d1a575e522
- 20 Oct 2020 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3bdb947-8306-4bbb-b5c5-31d1a575e522

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3bdb947-8306-4bbb-b5c5-31d1a575e522
  20th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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