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title: "UKRI-1860 Laboratory Cold Storage Facility Refurbishment"
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# UKRI-1860 Laboratory Cold Storage Facility Refurbishment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fee0

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation - British Antarctic Survey is planning a procurement process for the refurbishment of a laboratory cold storage facility, titled "UKRI-1860 Laboratory Cold Storage Facility Refurbishment". This project falls under the works category, specifically focusing on cold-storage installations in the Cambridgeshire CC region of the United Kingdom. The projected budget for this project is £1,000,000. A zoom meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2022, at 14:00 to discuss the project further, with an email registration required for attendance. All interested suppliers will receive relevant information regardless of attendance, and a follow-up meeting might involve site visits. The next steps in the procurement process are expected to be communicated on March 1, 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in mechanical and electrical installations, cooling systems, and laboratory building works. Companies offering aquatic marine services and those experienced in installing complex refrigeration and laboratory equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for this project. Engaging with the UK Research & Innovation - British Antarctic Survey through this procurement process can enable businesses to leverage their expertise in this specialised field while contributing to vital research initiatives.

## Notice

Project to refurbish existing laboratory cold storage facility, to include all associated mechanical and electrical works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Antarctic Survey operates a series of research facilities which include a Polar Aquarium, controlled temperature experimental rooms and cold storage facilities. The Project will include strip out of the existing Aquarium, experimental and cold storage rooms and replacement with new. New mechanical and electrical systems will be installed along with new cooling systems with low GWP potential to meet the needs of a marine research facility with a specific temperature control requirement and provision of chilled water supply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030569-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Newnham |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39298800 - Aquariums
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 45213210 - Cold-storage installations
- 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45317000 - Other electrical installation work
- 45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 16:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030569-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=649316937
- https://www.bas.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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