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title: "T1044 - Blood Storage"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
published: "2023-10-27"
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# T1044 - Blood Storage

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-788ae4e2-c9fc-4369-adef-fbd73f9784b0

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## Summary

The University of Essex has awarded a tender for Blood Storage services to UK Biocentre. The procurement method used was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is GBP 170,000, starting on October 23, 2023, and lasting until October 23, 2026. The tender period ended on October 6, 2023.

This procurement opportunity for Blood Storage services by the University of Essex offers business growth prospects, especially for suppliers in the services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for their capabilities. The contract period provides a stable business opportunity for the awarded supplier, UK Biocentre, based in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70920628-d93d-4203-8595-03b7f8569b2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2023 - 23 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| 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 ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK BIOCENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141570 - Human blood

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 10:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70920628-d93d-4203-8595-03b7f8569b2a
- 27 Oct 2023 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70920628-d93d-4203-8595-03b7f8569b2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70920628-d93d-4203-8595-03b7f8569b2a
  27th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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