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title: "QUB/2240/22 Supply of Air handling Units (Blowers/ Exhausts) for Individually Ventilated Caging"
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buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
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# QUB/2240/22 Supply of Air handling Units (Blowers/ Exhausts) for Individually Ventilated Caging

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031e3a

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast recently completed a tender process for the "Supply of Air handling Units (Blowers/ Exhausts) for Individually Ventilated Caging," classified under ventilation equipment within the goods category. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, was aimed at replacing existing air handling units vital for the health and welfare of laboratory animals. The procurement stage has concluded, with a contract awarded to Allentown UK Ltd valued at £180,000, signed on 20th June 2022. The delivery location is Queen's University Belfast, and the process included submissions made by both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and foreign bidders, reflecting a diverse interest in this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ventilation systems and associated equipment. Companies with expertise in supplying air handling systems, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions for laboratory environments, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, businesses that can provide ongoing maintenance and consumables options are highly desirable, given the contract's provision for extended support over the equipment's lifespan. Overall, this contract highlights a niche market in the intersection of education and health, signifying potential growth areas for suppliers within this specific industry.

## Notice

The Biological Services Unit of Queen's University Belfast houses requires a replacement of its existing Air handling units (blowers and exhausts) for Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs) for housing laboratory animals. The air handling equipment is vital to the health and welfare of experimental animals as well as the health and safety of personnel working in the Biological Services Unit. The IVC racks provide fresh, clean air to laboratory animals and vent away harmful waste gases (ammonia and CO2 etc.), whilst maintaining reducing spread of infectious agents and allergenic contaminants through HEPA filters. The BSU seeks replacements for its existing air handling units, either through continuing to use its existing IVC racks or by the provision of an alternative IVC system with air handling.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Biological Services Unit of Queen's University Belfast houses requires a replacement of its existing Air handling units (blowers and exhausts) for Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs) for housing laboratory animals. The air handling equipment is vital to the health and welfare of experimental animals as well as the health and safety of personnel working in the Biological Services Unit. The IVC racks provide fresh, clean air to laboratory animals and vent away harmful waste gases (ammonia and CO2 etc.), whilst maintaining reducing spread of infectious agents and allergenic contaminants through HEPA filters. The BSU seeks replacements for its existing air handling units, either through continuing to use its existing IVC racks or by the provision of an alternative IVC system with air handling.

Options: One-off purchase with options to purchase maintenance and associated consumables for up to either 5 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

Renewal: One-off purchase with options to purchase maintenance and associated consumables for up to either 5 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017150-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLENTOWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42520000 - Ventilation equipment

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017150-2022
- 4 Mar 2022 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006049-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/

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