Planning

Liquid Nitrogen

NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:19

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS London Procurement Partnership is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Liquid Nitrogen," focused on delivering pharmaceutical products. This process, initiated as an open procedure above threshold, is located in London, United Kingdom, with key delivery areas including postal code SE1 2ND. A planned procurement notice was published on 23rd May 2025, with future notices anticipated by 1st April 2026. The proposed contract period is set to begin on 2nd January 2027 and conclude on 3rd January 2029. This initiative is particularly directed towards addressing requirements in clinical and laboratory settings, including fields like dermatology, oncology, and biobanking.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the production or supply of pharmaceutical goods. The open procurement method provides a competitive opportunity for businesses to engage with large-scale health projects, potentially enhancing market reach and credibility. The framework agreement or dynamic market being considered will necessitate versatility and specialisation, making it an ideal opportunity for companies with expertise in clinical or laboratory supplies. Engaging with this opportunity can help these businesses strengthen their foothold in the public sector, aligning with the NHS's operational standards and expanding service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liquid Nitrogen

Notice Description

NHS LPP is assessing the feasibility of establishing a framework agreement or Dynamic Market for the provision of liquid nitrogen used in clinical and laboratory settings, including dermatology, oncology, fertility, pathology, histopathology, and biobanking. Final structure and progression will depend on assessed market needs. This procurement will be subject to subsequent approvals from the internal LPP Executive, NHSE Commercial Efficiencies Optimisation Programme and Cabinet Office Spend Controls

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18467ef9-063a-4681-b32a-945105edd387
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae02b55-b49b-4584-a566-d29f0204ea0d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2ND
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
North Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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