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title: "Cold Storage Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6675740d-7c4e-46ac-94aa-2b86ab52b2ff"
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# Cold Storage Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6675740d-7c4e-46ac-94aa-2b86ab52b2ff

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## Summary

The University College London (UCL) is seeking suppliers through an open tender process for its Cold Storage Framework, with an estimated value of £1 million. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for laboratory and optical equipment, will take place in London. The tender period is set to conclude on 27 March 2020, and the contract is anticipated to commence from 21 April 2020 and last until 21 April 2024. Suppliers interested in participating must submit their bids via the UCL tendering portal by the specified deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the goods sector, specifically those specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given their suitability for this procurement. By engaging with this framework, successful bidders can enhance their market presence and potentially secure a long-term contract with a prestigious institution like UCL.

## Notice

UCL would like to invite suppliers to submit bids for supply of a Cold Storage Framework tender. The value for this tender is estimated at PS1 Million. For the full technical specification and marking scheme, please see the ITT documentation. Suppliers are also required to submit a copy of the Tender Documents electronically. UCL is not a "contracting authority" or a "body governed by public law" as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement process is not regulated by EU or UK public procurement law. Where UCL advertises contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, it does so on a voluntary basis and does not undertake any obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. UCL reserves its rights in full to adapt or step outside the procedures in the procurement legislation as UCL considers necessary. For this project UCL will be running this tender as a voluntary OJEU Additional information: The only method of submitting a bid for this tender is via our tendering portal In-tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ucl/aspx/Home University - UCL is not a contracting authority or a body governed by public law as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and places this advertisement voluntarily.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbad1b5c-8a53-45c2-abc6-7210fc71a611 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2020 - 21 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 6BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2020 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbad1b5c-8a53-45c2-abc6-7210fc71a611

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbad1b5c-8a53-45c2-abc6-7210fc71a611
  14th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ucl/aspx/Home
  In-tend tendering portal

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