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Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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04 Jul 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant involves the award for "Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels" within the 'Vessel storage services' category. The procurement, centred around Filton, Bristol, has concluded with the award stage, dated 12th June 2025. The tender, which followed a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, commenced on 1st June 2025 and spans until 31st May 2029. The contract award was valued at £3,848,000 GBP to Biodock Biobank, with the tender initially valued at £2,500,000 GBP, indicating a substantial scale and importance of the service. Key suitability criteria highlight potential opportunities for SMEs, given they can deliver within the stipulated service category.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for enterprises specialising in vessel storage solutions, particularly those with capabilities in handling liquid nitrogen. Given the project's scale and selective procurement method, businesses with established frameworks and those able to demonstrate readiness in providing offsite storage services are well-positioned to benefit. It marks a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in scientific and medical storage solutions to leverage their expertise for growth by engaging with prominent organisations like NHS Blood and Transplant. The five-year contract duration offers stable revenue potential for businesses meeting the specified requirements.

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Notice Title

Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels

Notice Description

Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6f71a12-f5e2-40e9-a93b-4dcaf520a12b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3d7553-05a7-4a51-9c03-47b4a6fe9f58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,848,000 £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
11 Jun 20258 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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