Award

Supply of Upright Freezer for storage of clinical products.

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Award

05 Feb 2026 at 17:40

Tender

23 Aug 2024 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the supply of upright freezers for storage of clinical products, managed by NHS Blood and Transplant, has been awarded to Haier Biomedical UK Ltd. This procurement, categorised under goods and specifically classified as chest-type freezers, involved an open procedure. The contract was signed on 5th February 2026, with a total value of £337,200. The project is situated in the UKK11 region, covering the clinical storage needs within this locality. Initially tendered on 23rd August 2024, the bid submission period ended on 23rd September 2024, with procurement stages including electronic and written submissions. The procurement stage has advanced from tender to award and contract, indicating its completion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in the production and supply of clinical storage equipment, particularly those with competitive pricing strategies. Businesses focusing on health sector supplies and with capabilities to engage in substantial-scale contracts are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes. This contract highlights the ongoing demand for medical-grade storage solutions, presenting growth prospects for suppliers capable of fulfilling similar high-value tenders within the healthcare industry. Such opportunities require businesses to demonstrate robust logistics and supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery to the specified UK regions.

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Notice Title

Supply of Upright Freezer for storage of clinical products.

Notice Description

Supply of Upright Freezer for storage of clinical products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Upright Freezer for storage of clinical products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0493a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010724-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39711121 - Chest-type freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£337,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Sahithi Bandi
Contact Email
sahithi.bandi@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7385149017

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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAIER BIOMEDICAL

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