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Framework Agreement for the provision of Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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04 Jul 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the NHS Blood and Transplant as the contracting authority, centred around a Framework Agreement for the provision of offsite storage for liquid nitrogen vessels, concluded under an open procedure. The industry category for this tender is vessel storage services, and it covers delivery locations in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender initially closed on 17th February 2025, with the contract running from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2029. Notably, this process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £5,195,000 awarded to Biodock Biobank.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing storage services for specialised materials such as liquid nitrogen vessels. With the contract awarded to Biodock Biobank, it demonstrates that companies with infrastructure for handling specialised storage requirements can successfully compete. Additionally, this process highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in similar future tenders in this sector. Businesses looking to expand their operations in healthcare-related storage services may find such opportunities valuable for growth.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the provision of Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3a9b297-9640-445a-8659-98b91ef0e66e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eabe373-00a4-4305-87a6-0b6d98601d18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63726300 - Vessel storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,195,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,195,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Jo Murphy
Contact Email
jo.murphy@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01179212718

Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON, BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
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
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIODOCK BIOBANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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