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title: "TAP Polar system support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK BIOBANK LTD"
published: "2018-02-09"
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# TAP Polar system support

Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b269b382-8304-4848-9211-70d85f1b22ee

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## Summary

UK Biobank Ltd is currently engaged in a procurement process for "TAP Polar system support", aimed at suppliers capable of providing ongoing support for the TAP Polar Automated -80°C freezer system used for biological sample storage. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance of medical equipment, with a total contract value of £332,905. The contract is expected to commence on 6th November 2017 and conclude on 5th November 2022, following an initial training period ending in June 2018. The tender period closed on 25th August 2017, and the service will be delivered in the North West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and precision equipment services industry, particularly those that are experienced in maintenance and support of similar automated systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable, as the buyer is interested in engaging suppliers with the requisite capacity and capability for long-term service provision. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment, especially refrigeration technology, are encouraged to participate in future procurement processes with UK Biobank Ltd.

## Notice

UK Biobank is looking for suppliers with the necessary capacity and capability to supply Tap Polar System support, for an expected period of up to five years. Additional information: UK Biobank is looking for suppliers with the necessary capacity and capability to supply Tap Polar System support, for an expected period of up to five years. The first 'year' will be a series of training / handover sessions during the period between award of contract to June 2018, at which point the successful bidder will take over full responsibility for the system support for the remaining 4 years that the contract is anticipated to last for. UK Biobank uses a "Polar" Automated -80degC freezer system supplied by The Automation Partnership ("TAP") for the storage of a variety of biological samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b771b9d4-f04b-402b-9b27-6a47d1362966 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 5 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £332,905 |
| 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 | CBRE GWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b771b9d4-f04b-402b-9b27-6a47d1362966
- 24 Jul 2017 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0818c2e1-c032-4ebb-ba98-a58d052101b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b771b9d4-f04b-402b-9b27-6a47d1362966
  9th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0818c2e1-c032-4ebb-ba98-a58d052101b7
  24th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/invitation-to-tender-tap-polar-system-support/
  UK Biobank website

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