---
title: "Cold Storage Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04589b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2024-09-27"
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# Cold Storage Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04589b

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has concluded its procurement process for a comprehensive cold storage contract aimed at supporting the institution's extensive research activities. The procurement, which has progressed to the award stage, involves the provision of various cold storage equipment, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses)" within the CPV category 38000000. The specified lots include ULT Cascade, ULT Dual Compressor, Fridge Freezers, -20 Freezers, and +4 Fridges, covering various technical requirements. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, culminated in the awarding of multiple contracts on 27th September 2024, with a cumulative contract value of £450,000. This initiative ensures the university's access to sustainable and high-performing cold storage solutions essential for their research.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, specifically cold storage solutions. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying various types of freezers and fridges can leverage this tender to establish long-term agreements with a prominent academic institution. The open procurement method, alongside the structured division of the requirement into multiple lots, allows both large enterprises and SMEs to participate in the process. Suppliers like Scientific Laboratory Supplies, Appleton Woods Limited, SciQuip Limited, and MedScience Distribution Limited have already been awarded contracts, indicating a robust competition environment beneficial for business growth and market expansion in the educational and research sectors.

## Notice

The University of Bristol conducts a broad range of research requiring cold storage and we currently have a wide range of fridges and freezers on site. There are a wide range of sizes and manufacturers and to ensure ongoing research efficiency, the University is looking to re-tender a long-term agreement to supply our researchers with the best performing and sustainable cold storage solutions. The requirement is divided in to 5 Lots: Lot 1 ULT Cascade Lot 2 ULT Dual Compressor Lot 3 Fridge Freezers Lot 4 -20 Freezers Lot 5 + 4 Fridges

### Lot Information

Lot Lot 1 ULT Cascade, Lot 2 ULT Dual Compressor, Lot 3 Fridge Freezers, Lot 4 -20 Freezers, Lot 5 + 4 F

Cold Storage Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030996-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £340,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | APPLETON WOODS; MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SCIQUIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030996-2024
- 10 May 2024 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014964-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.ac.uk
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html#_ga=2.8561907.756953724.1509612864-765348959.1498832875

## Provenance

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