Tender

Supply of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Tender

16 Oct 2024 at 17:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently in the tender stage for the "Supply of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen" to support its Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories across England. This procurement falls under the industry category of liquid nitrogen (CPV 24111800) and involves multiple locations including Birmingham, Bristol, Barnsley, Liverpool, Oxford, and Southampton, with additional sites in Filton. The open procedure procurement method will see the awarding of contracts for six lots. Key dates include the tender period end date on 15th November 2024, with the contract expected to start on 1st January 2025 and end on 31st December 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of bulk industrial gases, specifically those with the capability to deliver and manage liquid nitrogen storage. Firms with experience in supporting medical or laboratory environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With NHSBT's significant role in healthcare, securing this contract could enhance a supplier's portfolio and foster growth through a lengthy engagement period, providing a stable, long-term relationship with a prestigious national institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen

Notice Description

The Authority (NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has six Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories located across England which provide a range of services to support haemopoietic stem cell transplantation. The provision of this service will include the storage of stem cell products at below -150OC using liquid nitrogen. The Authority stem cell laboratories are currently located at Birmingham, Bristol, Barnsley, Liverpool, Oxford, and Southampton. Additionally, CMT has four cell therapy facilities licensed to manufacture, store and distribute advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP). These are located at Birmingham, Barnsley, Liverpool and Filton. The Bulk Supply of Liquid Nitrogen is required as per the following Lots; Lot 1- Barnsley Lot 2- Birmingham Lot 3-Oxford Lot 4-Southampton Lot 5-Filton (Bristol) Lot 6-Liverpool Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72d437d0-9792-4e24-9db7-bccec2d77900
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb10962f-66f5-4158-9970-7ad32c6a93d5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,774,881 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Shazia Latif
Contact Email
shazia.latif@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07350399757

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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