--- title: "UKRI-2107 BAS Ice Core Storage & Transportation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2656216a-aef6-4057-9781-40d6339d5182" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2656216a-aef6-4057-9781-40d6339d5182" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2656216a-aef6-4057-9781-40d6339d5182.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2656216a-aef6-4057-9781-40d6339d5182.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2022-04-12" --- # UKRI-2107 BAS Ice Core Storage & Transportation Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2656216a-aef6-4057-9781-40d6339d5182 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2656216a-aef6-4057-9781-40d6339d5182) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2656216a-aef6-4057-9781-40d6339d5182.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation is seeking providers for the "UKRI-2107 BAS Ice Core Storage & Transportation" project, aimed at the storage and transportation of fragile ice samples from polar and alpine glaciers. The project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on storage and warehousing services, and is located in the East of England. Currently in the Tender stage, the submission deadline for bids is set for 30th June 2022. The total budget for this procurement is £200,000, with a contract period beginning on 31st July 2022 and concluding on 30th June 2025. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in temperature-controlled storage and transportation services. Companies with expertise in managing delicate scientific samples, as well as those experienced in inventory management and cleanroom environments, would be well-positioned to compete. The initiative encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering a diverse range of bidders who can contribute innovative solutions to this specialised requirement. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: Storage of irreplaceable snow and ice samples from polar and alpine glaciers. Samples of high scientific value. Fragile samples, that require extreme care during transport and storage in a temperature controlled, clean environment. Currently stock level of 151 pallets. Equal to 181.2 m2, and 434.88 m3. The temperature set point of storage: -25degC. Any new facility that could offer lower temperature Read: This project could be split into two lots if necessary. Lot 1. STORAGE: Maximum 151 Pallets could be split into critical and MAXIUM 151 PALLETS COULD BE SPLIT INTO CRITICAL AND ARCHIVE SAMPLES. CRTITCAL SAMPLES MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES, ARCHIVE SAMPLES TO BE ACCESSIBLE UPON REQUEST. Lot 2. TRANSPORTATION: TEMPERTAURE CONTROLLED TRANSPORTATION OF SAMPLES TO BAS HQ CAMBRIDGE. STORAGE Storage of irreplaceable snow and ice samples from polar and alpine glaciers. Samples of high scientific value. Fragile samples, that require extreme care during transport and storage in a temperature controlled, clean environment. Currently stock level of 151 pallets. Equal to 181.2 m2, and 434.88 m3. The Archive could be separated into TWO storage areas, 1.CRITICAL SAMPLES APPROX 50 PALLETS WITH CONSTANT ACESS 2.ARCHIVE SAMPLES 100 PALLETS WITH OCCASIONAL ACCESS. The temperature set point of storage: -25degC. Any facility that could offer lower temperature storage may also be beneficial i.e. storage of -40degC for up to 10 pallets would be highly desirable, BUT NOT MANDATORY. Required; sample boxes to be stored in a clean environment, free of excess dust or potential contaminants; not to be stored with, or immediately adjacent to foodstuffs or other substances that cause cross contamination. Shared and accessible inventory. We require the new facility to have an inventory management system in place. Regular access to Critical Samples is required, with samples to be placed back in the correct filing place/ pallet. The filing and organisation of the samples is essential for maintaining a comprehensive and workable sample set for active use by the scientists. TRANSPORTATION - this could be published as a separate lot. Transportation from the storage facility to BAS and vice versa in temperature-controlled vehicles with a set point of -20degC and the temperature recorded for our records. Place of text to be modified: VI.3 Instead of: A Supplier engagement day will take place on the 25th April 2022 at 10.00am. This session will be conducted via Zoom, it will be recorded and sent out to anyone that can not attend on this day. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=677218625 Read: A Supplier engagement day will take place on the 25th April 2022 at 10.00am. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the project and offer solution ideas. This session will be conducted via Zoom, it will be recorded and sent ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f40ce9a-9585-4bbf-b718-af2b7d19434a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Newnham | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2022 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f40ce9a-9585-4bbf-b718-af2b7d19434a - 23 Mar 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f40ce9a-9585-4bbf-b718-af2b7d19434a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f40ce9a-9585-4bbf-b718-af2b7d19434a 12th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=677218625 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=677218625 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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