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title: "Purchase of a Liquid Nitrogen Sample Storage Cryovial Store"
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# Purchase of a Liquid Nitrogen Sample Storage Cryovial Store

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67e421d8-a39b-4ec4-97a1-8d8e3ed3923d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England seeking to purchase a Liquid Nitrogen Sample Storage Cryovial Store, with a total value of £20,000. This initiative is categorised under goods in the liquid nitrogen industry and is being conducted under an open procurement method. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 15 January 2019. The delivery of the goods is expected to take place in the South West region of England, starting from 28 January 2019 and continuing until 27 January 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their business within the scientific and medical equipment markets. Companies that specialise in gas cooling systems and have the capability to satisfy the technical specifications outlined in the tender are particularly well-suited to compete. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with a key public sector buyer.

## Notice

The research department at Porton has a requirement to maintain an ultra-low temperature storage capability for biologicals (culture cells, bacteria, viruses) in liquid nitrogen tanks (Dewers). Following a review of the department a decision has been taken to replace the current unit with a new, more efficient unit. Therefore the requirement is for the replacement of an LN2 tank that can hold existing stocks that are checked and rationalised annually. Due to the central government regulations and PHE's anticipated spend, this purchase will be made via. Invitation To Quote. Suppliers must be able to provide a solution that meets the specified criteria in the technical envelope. The winning supplier will be the supplier offering the most economically advantageous response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a018ddcd-4300-4e9b-aad8-105eb7d34fb4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2019 - 27 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2019 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a018ddcd-4300-4e9b-aad8-105eb7d34fb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a018ddcd-4300-4e9b-aad8-105eb7d34fb4
  8th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  PHE BRAVO portal homepage

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