--- title: "Liquid Nitrogen" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000516196" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516196" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516196.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516196.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE" published: "2018-01-23" --- # Liquid Nitrogen Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000516196 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516196) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516196.json) ## Summary The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Liquid Nitrogen" to provide bulk liquid nitrogen at their facilities in Glasgow, Dundee, and Aberdeen. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having completed the tender process, with the contract signed on 22 January 2018. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure due to the varied size and requirements of the nitrogen tanks at each location, with significant ongoing and future usage expected to decrease. Interested suppliers were invited to respond by 21 November 2017, and further details are available through official documentation. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of industrial gases, particularly those with experience in bulk liquid transport and storage solutions. Companies that can demonstrate a solid financial turnover, in excess of twice the anticipated contract value of £60,000, and relevant experience in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The flexibility in contract terms, including an option for renewal, provides a steady potential for business growth within this sector. ## Notice SNBTS requires to attain a supply of bulk liquid nitrogen at 3 of our sites, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen, Due to variances in each sites requirement all tanks are differing sizes with the Aberdeen tank being the largest followed by the Glasgow tank and then Dundee. The supply will continue to be required via bulk tanks at their existing positions. Due to a number of changes that SNBTS are making, usage of LN2 at its regional centres is expected to decrease. ### Lot Information Lot 1 At present SNBTS has 3 bulk liquid nitrogen tanks at their regional transfusion centres (Aberdeen, Dundee & Glasgow) with each tank making up total capacity of approx 11,775 litres. Due to variances in each regions requirement all tanks are differing sizes with the Aberdeen tank being the largest followed by the Glasgow tank and then Dundee. The supply will continue to be required via bulk tanks at their existing positions. Due to a number of changes that SNBTS are making, usage of LN2 at its regional centres is expected to decrease. To allow suppliers to understand the potential for reduction in LN2 requirement information has been provided in the tender documents to give an indication of possible usage reduction. This estimation is indicative only and SNBTS cannot guarantee the volume of LN2 purchases. SNBTS will not be bound to purchase all stated quantities however SNBTS will endeavour to inform successful suppliers of variations in quantities where possible. Renewal: The Authority will have the option to extend the contract for three (3) twelve (12) month periods, in accordance with the terms of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307632 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jan 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 5 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH17 7QT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Liberton/Gilmerton | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen ## Release History - 23 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307632 - 20 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298898 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298898&idx=1 23rd October 2017 - Liquid Nitrogen Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298898&idx=2 23rd October 2017 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298898 Liquid Nitrogen - SNBTS requires to attain a supply of bulk liquid nitrogen at 3 of our sites, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen, Due to variances in each sites requirement all tanks are differing sizes with the Aberdeen tank being the largest followed by the Glasgow tank and then Dundee. The supply will continue to be required via bulk tanks at their existing positions. Due to a number of changes that SNBTS are making, usage of LN2 at its regional centres is expected to decrease. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307632 Liquid Nitrogen - SNBTS requires to attain a supply of bulk liquid nitrogen at 3 of our sites, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen, Due to variances in each sites requirement all tanks are differing sizes with the Aberdeen tank being the largest followed by the Glasgow tank and then Dundee. The supply will continue to be required via bulk tanks at their existing positions. Due to a number of changes that SNBTS are making, usage of LN2 at its regional centres is expected to decrease. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.scotblood.co.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516196 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516196. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516196.json.