Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8b-5a11-72bd-9f59-af24336d51f1/ukri-2107-bas-ice-core-storage-transportation closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UKRI-2107 BAS Ice Core Storage & Transportation [UK Research & Innovation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-research-innovation) Estimated value £200,000 Published 23 Mar 2022 Deadline Closed 30 Jun 2022 ## 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: Storage of irreplaceable snow and ice samples from polar and alpine glaciers. Samples of high scientific value. Fragile samples, that require extreme care during transport and storage in a temperature controlled, clean environment. Currently stock level of 151 pallets. Equal to 181.2 m2, and 434.88 m3. The temperature set point of storage: -25°C. Any new facility that could offer lower temperature Read: This project could be split into two lots if necessary. - Lot 1 STORAGE: Maximum 151 Pallets could be split into critical and MAXIUM 151 PALLETS COULD BE SPLIT INTO CRITICAL AND ARCHIVE SAMPLES. CRTITCAL SAMPLES MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES, ARCHIVE SAMPLES TO BE ACCESSIBLE UPON REQUEST. - Lot 2 TRANSPORTATION: TEMPERTAURE CONTROLLED TRANSPORTATION OF SAMPLES TO BAS HQ CAMBRIDGE. ### STORAGE Storage of irreplaceable snow and ice samples from polar and alpine glaciers. Samples of high scientific value. Fragile samples, that require extreme care during transport and storage in a temperature controlled, clean environment. Currently stock level of 151 pallets. Equal to 181.2 m2, and 434.88 m3. The Archive could be separated into TWO storage areas, 1.CRITICAL SAMPLES APPROX 50 PALLETS WITH CONSTANT ACESS 2.ARCHIVE SAMPLES 100 PALLETS WITH OCCASIONAL ACCESS. The temperature set point of storage: -25°C. Any facility that could offer lower temperature storage may also be beneficial i.e. storage of -40°C for up to 10 pallets would be highly desirable, BUT NOT MANDATORY. Required; sample boxes to be stored in a clean environment, free of excess dust or potential contaminants; not to be stored with, or immediately adjacent to foodstuffs or other substances that cause cross contamination. Shared and accessible inventory. We require the new facility to have an inventory management system in place. Regular access to Critical Samples is required, with samples to be placed back in the correct filing place/ pallet. The filing and organisation of the samples is essential for maintaining a comprehensive and workable sample set for active use by the scientists. TRANSPORTATION - this could be published as a separate lot. Transportation from the storage facility to BAS and vice versa in temperature-controlled vehicles with a set point of -20°C and the temperature recorded for our records. ### Place of text to be modified: VI.3 Instead of: A Supplier engagement day will take place on the 25th April 2022 at 10.00am. This session will be conducted via Zoom, it will be recorded and sent out to anyone that can not attend on this day. To view this notice, please click here: [ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html](https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=677218625) Read: A Supplier engagement day will take place on the 25th April 2022 at 10.00am. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the project and offer solution ideas. This session will be conducted via Zoom, it will be recorded and sent Read full description ## CPV classification Storage and warehousing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2656216a-aef6-4057-9781-40d6339d5182) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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