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title: "COVID-19 VACCINATIONS PROGRAMME - Cool Boxes for Vaccine Transportation"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2021-01-04"
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# COVID-19 VACCINATIONS PROGRAMME - Cool Boxes for Vaccine Transportation

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-decebb08-3218-4316-8dbc-8bcc47d71e4e

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## Summary

NHS England is currently conducting a tender for the "COVID-19 VACCINATIONS PROGRAMME - Cool Boxes for Vaccine Transportation," requiring essential equipment for vaccine transportation. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with responses due by 5pm on 6th January 2021, and delivery of up to 3,000 cool boxes needed by 15th January 2021. The goods will be delivered to a DHL warehouse in CV8 3LF and the tender is valued at £475,000, classified under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing or distribution of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in cold chain logistics and storage solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the specified product requirements, including cold chain technology and infection prevention features, are strongly encouraged to submit their proposals. This is an excellent opportunity for suppliers to contribute to critical public health efforts while expanding their market reach.

## Notice

Following the approval of a new vaccine, we have an urgent requirement for Cool Boxes and gel packs/ice bricks and temperature probes to be able to transport the vaccines for the roving model. Key Features should include: - Cold chain vaccine storage up to 8 hours between 2-8C - 2L minimum (please share different sizes if available) - Manual carry option - Should be suitable for search & rescue, paramedic teams, short community visits and transfers between wards - Designed for storage of medicines (CE Marked) - Maintain temperature of contents (cold life) following opening for up to 1 minute ten times in use for at least 6 hours - Must not expose the vaccines to freezing in use - Cool box must be designed to fully protect vaccines from direct contact with cool packs (if frozen) - In-built calibrated temperature logger with temperature display (human-readable without opening the cool box) for monitoring load temperature (if not in-built, will need to be purchased separately) - Cool Packs to be provided (chilled or frozen depending on design) - Detailed user instructions Thermal bag duration: - 250D Tarpaulin - YKK metal zips - Metal fittings Infection Prevention Features: - Material and inner lining are wipe clean and waterproof - Manufactured with anti-bacterial, anti-static and anti-fungal material - Velcro-free design - Ant-rot stitching for easy wipe down - Public Health England and equivalent standards Number required: up to 3,000 Required by: 15th January 2021 Delivered to: DHL Warehouse, CV8 3LF Potential Suppliers should provide the following details by email to andrewfirth@nhs.net by 5pm on Wed 6th January: - Your ability to meet the product specification above - How many units you are able to supply by 15th January 2021 (not being able to supply the full amount will not exclude you from this competition) - Confirmation of size of cool box - Cost per unit (cool box and gel packs/ice bricks/probes etc) - The crate/pallet size/weight for delivery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c71950af-2ad2-43a0-8c42-bd8601b254c7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2021 at 20:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c71950af-2ad2-43a0-8c42-bd8601b254c7
- 4 Jan 2021 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c71950af-2ad2-43a0-8c42-bd8601b254c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c71950af-2ad2-43a0-8c42-bd8601b254c7
  4th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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