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title: "Supply of Liquid Nitrogen"
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# Supply of Liquid Nitrogen

Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b35d5ec-116c-425c-b4f8-f636510f3af2

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## Summary

The UK Biobank Ltd is currently seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Liquid Nitrogen" as part of an open procurement process. This tender encompasses two distinct lots: Lot 1 for the supply to UK Biobank's facility in Cheadle, Stockport, and Lot 2 for delivery to UK Biocentre's locations in Milton Keynes and Oxford, with services commencing on 28 June 2021. The tender period ends on 28 April 2021, and this opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically related to liquid nitrogen needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of industrial gases, particularly those with expertise in liquid nitrogen. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as both lots are open for tender submissions individually or collectively. Companies with a strong logistics capability in delivering to varied locations across the North West and South East of the United Kingdom would be well positioned to compete successfully for these contracts.

## Notice

UK Biobank (UKBB) and UK Biocentre (UKBC) require the supply of Liquid Nitrogen (LN). UKBB is tendering on behalf of itself and UKBC.UK Biobank (UKBB) is a major national health resource, and a registered charity in its own right, with the aim of improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of serious and life-threatening illnesses - including cancer, heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, eye disorders, depression and forms of dementia.UK Biocentre (UKBC) was incorporated as a limited company on 4 May 2011 as a separate legal entity to its owner, UK Biobank, in order to utilise the skills and knowledge gained by UK Biobank in sample storage, processing, analysis and management. The primary service offered by UKBC to its customers is the collection, storage and assay of biological samples gathered from human volunteers.This Contract Notice relates to the award of two contracts:Lot 1 - Contract for the Supply of LN to UKBB's site in Cheadle, Stockport, UK from 28 June 2021;Lot 2 - Contract for the Supply of LN to UKBC's sites located in Milton Keynes and Oxford, UK from 28 June 2021.Tenders can be submitted for one or both of the Lots.This specification (provided as part of the procurement documents) sets out the requirements for the supply of LN.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa2dab8-a51d-4e38-8004-cedf5a02b1ec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 27 Jun 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK BIOBANK LTD |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK3 0SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Davenport & Cale Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa2dab8-a51d-4e38-8004-cedf5a02b1ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa2dab8-a51d-4e38-8004-cedf5a02b1ec
  24th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR161637
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk

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