Planning

1294 - Framework for the Ongoing Supply of Liquid Nitrogen and Associated Equipment

  • Centre for Process Innovation Limited

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-009329

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02abe2

Published 29 April 2021, 4:35pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Centre for Process Innovation Limited

Wilton Centre

Redcar

TS10 4RF

Email

e-tendering@uk-cpi.com

Telephone

+44 1642455340

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.uk-cpi.com

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30305

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://ne1procurementservices.com

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Technology Development


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

1294 - Framework for the Ongoing Supply of Liquid Nitrogen and Associated Equipment

Reference number

1294

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

CPI are issuing a PIN in advance of the ITT for the Ongoing Supply of Liquid Nitrogen and Associated Equipment.

CPI are looking to establish a Single Supplier Framework for the Ongoing Supply of Liquid Nitrogen and Associated Equipment.

CPI are seeking expressions of interest from Suppliers of Liquid Nitrogen and its associated equipment.

CPI require the ongoing supply of Liquid Nitrogen to its current 3 Sites located in Darlington & Sedgefield.

CPI currently has an incumbent supplier (Air Products) for both Tanks and ongoing supply of Liquid Nitrogen. The agreement was established in 2011 with Air Products, The Neville Hamlin Building has the highest demand for bulk Liquid Nitrogen approximately 260’797 LTS per year, their current deliveries are twice a week Monday/Tuesdays or Thursday/Fridays the average delivery over a 12-month period is 9 deliveries per month. Due to the higher demand which is exceeding the capacity of the CSL SMALL BULK LIN G-CS-VT6-47456 extra deliveries are usually required. The Coxon Building currently has deliveries 2 to 3 times per month usage approximately 13,890 LTS per year and 1 Union Square Darlington delivery is 1 per month usage approximately 19,200 LTS per year.

CPI are looking for a Turnkey Solution to enhance capacity for future expansion of its business for the following options

- Tank Size Upgrades

- Autofill of Dewar's

- Supply & Installation of Generator(s)

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

CPI are looking to establish a Single Supplier Framework for the Ongoing Supply of Liquid Nitrogen and Associated Equipment.

CPI require the ongoing supply of Liquid Nitrogen to its current 3 Sites located in Darlington & Sedgefield

CPI are also looking for the following options as our current demand is exceeding the capacity of our existing equipment in particular at our Site at the Neville Hamlin Building in Sedgefield. CPI are looking for a Turnkey Solution to enhance capacity for future expansion of its business.

Options

- Tank Size Upgrade

- Autofill of Dewar’s

- Supply & Installation of Generator(s)

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

30 April 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=645408.

(SC Ref:645408)