Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c81-6df7-7320-9e50-9db7c1338aa1/covid-19-vaccinations-programme-cool-boxes-for-vaccine-transportation closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # COVID-19 VACCINATIONS PROGRAMME - Cool Boxes for Vaccine Transportation [NHS England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-england) Estimated value £475,000 Published 4 Jan 2021 Deadline Closed 6 Jan 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Following the approval of a new vaccine, we have an urgent requirement for Cool Boxes and gel packs/ice bricks and temperature probes to be able to transport the vaccines for the roving model. Key Features should include: - Cold chain vaccine storage up to 8 hours between 2-8C - 2L minimum (please share different sizes if available) - Manual carry option - Should be suitable for search & rescue, paramedic teams, short community visits and transfers between wards - Designed for storage of medicines (CE Marked) - Maintain temperature of contents (cold life) following opening for up to 1 minute ten times in use for at least 6 hours - Must not expose the vaccines to freezing in use - Cool box must be designed to fully protect vaccines from direct contact with cool packs (if frozen) - In-built calibrated temperature logger with temperature display (human-readable without opening the cool box) for monitoring load temperature (if not in-built, will need to be purchased separately) - Cool Packs to be provided (chilled or frozen depending on design) - Detailed user instructions Thermal bag duration: - 250D Tarpaulin - YKK metal zips - Metal fittings Infection Prevention Features: - Material and inner lining are wipe clean and waterproof - Manufactured with anti-bacterial, anti-static and anti-fungal material - Velcro-free design - Ant-rot stitching for easy wipe down - Public Health England and equivalent standards ### Number required: up to 3,000 ### Required by: 15th January 2021 ### Delivered to: DHL Warehouse, CV8 3LF Potential Suppliers should provide the following details by email to by 5pm on Wed 6th January: - Your ability to meet the product specification above - How many units you are able to supply by 15th January 2021 (not being able to supply the full amount will not exclude you from this competition) - Confirmation of size of cool box - Cost per unit (cool box and gel packs/ice bricks/probes etc) - The crate/pallet size/weight for delivery Read full description ## CPV classification Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/decebb08-3218-4316-8dbc-8bcc47d71e4e) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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