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title: "ULT Off-site Cold Storage 2020"
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# ULT Off-site Cold Storage 2020

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-536d4a61-7ad1-44bd-823b-5f08ca6a1400

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has initiated a tender process titled "ULT Off-site Cold Storage 2020" for the provision of liquid nitrogen storage refrigerators intended for the frozen storage of mammalian cell lines, including human stem cell lines. This procurement falls under the category of industrial process control equipment and is located in the East of England. The tender was published on 14 July 2020 and was set to conclude on 16 August 2020. The contract, valued at £50,000, has a duration from 12 September 2020 until 11 September 2025 and was conducted through an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refrigeration technology and services related to laboratory equipment. Companies that can provide innovative and reliable storage solutions, particularly in the healthcare or biopharmaceutical sectors, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such tenders not only fosters growth through financial contracts but also enhances a company's visibility within the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry.

## Notice

To provide a specification for liquid nitrogen (LN2) storage refrigerators used for the frozen storage of mammalian cell lines including human stem cell lines. See attachment for full specification. Instructions How to respond to this Tender (itt_4379): 1 - Register your company on the e-Sourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 - Go to https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/. 1.2 - Click the link to register. 1.3 - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379ed3db-56a6-4fdb-abaa-7b601cbe4f45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 23 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISHER BIOSERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379ed3db-56a6-4fdb-abaa-7b601cbe4f45
- 17 Jul 2020 at 00:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0650cb6c-1401-4f37-8f09-390104d563cd
- 14 Jul 2020 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0650cb6c-1401-4f37-8f09-390104d563cd
- 14 Jul 2020 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0650cb6c-1401-4f37-8f09-390104d563cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379ed3db-56a6-4fdb-abaa-7b601cbe4f45
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0650cb6c-1401-4f37-8f09-390104d563cd
  17th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3170cd60-7037-47bd-8836-a6dc08136de1
  Tender specification
- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/
- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk

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