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title: "Cold Storage Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2024-09-27"
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# Cold Storage Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8576e91d-9506-4f80-a810-b386c97051e0

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has recently completed the awarding stage of a tender for a Cold Storage Contract, aimed at supplying sustainable and high-performing cold storage solutions essential for their diverse research activities. The procurement process involved an accelerated open procedure, deemed the most suitable for the requirement, with a total contract value of £450,000. The contract, which covers various types of cold storage equipment including ULT Cascade, ULT Dual Compressor units, Fridge Freezers, -20 Freezers, and +4 Fridges, spans from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end on 14th June 2024 and the contract award date on 27th September 2024.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and sustainable cold storage solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, potentially opening doors for these businesses to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the University of Bristol. The awarded suppliers, MedScience Distribution and Wolf Laboratories, highlight the potential for similar businesses to secure substantial contracts that support long-term research infrastructure and open up further business development and growth within the academic sector.

## Notice

The University of Bristol conducts a broad range of research requiring cold storage and we currently have a wide range of fridges and freezers on site. There are a wide range of sizes and manufacturers and to ensure ongoing research efficiency, the University is looking to re-tender a long-term agreement to supply our researchers with the best performing and sustainable cold storage solutions. The requirement is divided in to 5 Lots: Lot 1 ULT Cascade Lot 2 ULT Dual Compressor Lot 3 Fridge Freezers Lot 4 -20 Freezers Lot 5 + 4 Fridges

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5dac1b-9dc6-46c1-9d0b-80d413fff30a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | Redland |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION; WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5dac1b-9dc6-46c1-9d0b-80d413fff30a
- 10 May 2024 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932022f7-1e7c-4d6a-b104-7c40c5d89a8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5dac1b-9dc6-46c1-9d0b-80d413fff30a
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932022f7-1e7c-4d6a-b104-7c40c5d89a8c
  10th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html#_ga=2.8561907.756953724.1509612864-765348959.1498832875

## Provenance

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