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title: "Provision of a Liquid Nitrogen Sample Storage Cryovial Store"
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# Provision of a Liquid Nitrogen Sample Storage Cryovial Store

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaa16f77-880a-4d51-8169-99f98466ca83

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which is seeking bids for the provision of a Liquid Nitrogen Sample Storage Cryovial Store. This requirement comes under the goods category, specifically related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, having been completed with an awarded contract valued at approximately £15,575.56. The tender period concluded on 31 January 2019, while the contract commenced on 4 February 2019 and will extend until 31 January 2020. The project is relevant across various locations, encompassing areas such as the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given their suitability for this contract. Companies with expertise in cryogenic equipment or ultra-low temperature storage solutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, indicating that the tender was limited to selected suppliers, which may favour those with prior knowledge and experience in similar projects, thereby creating a strategic avenue for growth in this sector.

## Notice

The research department at Porton has a requirement to maintain an ultra-low temperature storage capability for biologicals (culture cells, bacteria, viruses) in liquid nitrogen tanks (Dewers). Following a review of the department a decision has been taken to replace the current unit with a new, more efficient unit. Therefore the requirement is for the replacement of an LN2 tank that can hold existing stocks that are checked and rationalised annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d63c449-4110-408b-bac0-59288d67d215 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,575 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIENTIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2019 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d63c449-4110-408b-bac0-59288d67d215

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d63c449-4110-408b-bac0-59288d67d215
  30th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Bravo Homepage

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