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title: "New sample management system for Bristol Bioresource Laboratory"
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# New sample management system for Bristol Bioresource Laboratory

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-567cccf3-e8b4-49f9-8015-e2240550873b

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for a new sample management system for the Bristol Bioresource Laboratory. The procurement falls under the industry category of Miscellaneous medical devices and products, with additional classifications for Test tubes and Laboratory furniture. The contract has an estimated value of £48,000 and follows a competitive quotation procurement method. The tender period ended on April 4, 2023, and the contract period is set to start from May 2, 2023, until July 31, 2025, creating opportunities for businesses interested in supplying goods to the laboratory in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Bristol is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide innovative solutions in the medical devices and laboratory equipment sector. Businesses with expertise in sample storage technologies and automation processes may find this tender particularly attractive. The contract's focus on reducing freezer space requirements and enhancing storage efficiency presents a growth opportunity for companies capable of supplying advanced sample management systems tailored to the laboratory's specific needs. Interested suppliers can explore collaboration possibilities with the University to enhance their market presence and contribute to the improvement of laboratory operations.

## Notice

Bristol Bioresource Laboratories manage the storage of over 2 million biological samples in a mix of ~80 ULT-80degC, 30 -20degC freezers, cryostores and room temperature storage. Samples are kept for long-term storage with ALSPAC samples collected since 1991. BBL is focused on reducing freezer requirements to meet UoB climate goals. BBL's current storage of samples is inefficient and has been in use since the study started in 1991. The majority of BBL samples are 0.2ml or 0.5ml, stored within a 2ml tube, which is highly space inefficient. New products on the market allow storage of the same volume of sample in a smaller footprint allowing to maximise freezer space and reduce the number of freezers required overall. BBL wish to change from using standard 2ml screw cap tubes with user generated and printed labels for storage of aliquots to using unique 2D barcoded (on the bottom) tubes The main aim for this is to reduce the volume of space that samples take up within BBL freezers and also to streamline processes. i.e scanning a whole rack of 96 samples can be done in 5 seconds as opposed to minutes and with greater accuracy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef8d610-ed93-4430-99bf-a033024c218e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33192500 - Test tubes
- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef8d610-ed93-4430-99bf-a033024c218e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef8d610-ed93-4430-99bf-a033024c218e
  4th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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