--- title: "Supply of liquid nitrogen" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f2e50ab-c96c-4f03-b554-d90d8cdc9b92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f2e50ab-c96c-4f03-b554-d90d8cdc9b92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f2e50ab-c96c-4f03-b554-d90d8cdc9b92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f2e50ab-c96c-4f03-b554-d90d8cdc9b92.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK BIOBANK LTD" published: "2024-08-12" --- # Supply of liquid nitrogen Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f2e50ab-c96c-4f03-b554-d90d8cdc9b92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f2e50ab-c96c-4f03-b554-d90d8cdc9b92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f2e50ab-c96c-4f03-b554-d90d8cdc9b92.json) ## Summary The UK Biobank Ltd, based in Stockport, has successfully completed a procurement process under the title "Supply of liquid nitrogen" in the industry category of Liquid Nitrogen (CPV: 24111800). The procurement reached the award stage on 12th August 2024 with Air Products Plc as the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £911,210, spans from 12th August 2024 to 12th August 2025. The delivery location for the goods is within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure tender was designed to procure large quantities of liquid nitrogen essential for the UK Biobank's extensive biomedical research activities. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying large volumes of liquid nitrogen, particularly those experienced in serving the biomedical sector. While the contract has already been awarded, future tenders of a similar nature would be well-suited for firms with robust logistics and supply chains capable of meeting stringent biomedical research requirements. Suppliers specialising in medical-grade gases and those looking to establish or expand their footprint in the research supply market would find such opportunities particularly beneficial. Ensuring compliance with open procedure regulations and understanding the specifics of biomedical research needs can position businesses favourably for similar future tenders. ## Notice This Invitation to Tender ('ITT') is being issued by UK Biobank ('UKB') and invites tender submissions (a 'Bid') for liquid nitrogen.UKB is a company limited by guarantee and a registered UK charity established by its two founding funders: the Medical Research Council and Wellcome. It is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million UK participants. UKB is globally accessible to approved researchers who are undertaking health-related research that is in the public interest.UKB recruited 500,000 people aged between 40-69 years in 2006-2010 from across the UK. With their consent, they provided detailed information about their lifestyle, physical measures and had blood, urine and saliva samples collected and stored for future analysis. It is a major contributor in the advancement of modern medicine and treatment, enabling better understanding of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of serious and life-threatening illnesses - including cancer, heart diseases and stroke. Over 30,000 researchers from more than 90 countries use UKB and more than 7,000 peer-reviewed papers have been published as a result.For further information about UKB please see www.ukbiobank.ac.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d079d618-c900-43dd-bc90-df75f6b27fa5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 12 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £911,210 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £911,210 | | 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 | UK BIOBANK LTD | | Locality | STOCKPORT | | Post town | Stockport | | Postcode | SK3 0SA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East | | Local authority | Stockport | | Electoral ward | Davenport & Cale Green | | Westminster constituency | Stockport | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AIR PRODUCTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen ## Release History - 12 Aug 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d079d618-c900-43dd-bc90-df75f6b27fa5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d079d618-c900-43dd-bc90-df75f6b27fa5 12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG168550 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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