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Provision of a Storage Services for Genomic Nucleic Acids and fibroblast cells.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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14 Jan 2025 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating an open tender process for the provision of storage services for genomic nucleic acids and fibroblast cells, classified under the laboratory services industry category (CPV code 71900000). The services are required to begin on 1st April 2025 and will include storing both existing and new nucleic acid samples, as well as arranging for the safe and confidential disposal of samples older than 30 years, with an initial batch requiring disposal in January 2026. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an end date for submissions by 14th February 2025, and the subsequent award period starting on the same day. The contract period is planned for 1080 days with a potential renewal after either 36 or 60 months.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory storage and retrieval services, particularly those with capacity for safe disposal of biological materials and long-term storage solutions. The tendering process is open to any registered suppliers, making it accessible to both large and small enterprises capable of meeting the specified requirements. Companies with expertise in handling and disposing of biomedical samples under stringent regulatory guidelines will find this opportunity particularly appealing. Detailed selection criteria, including suitability and economic conditions, are specified in the ITT documents accessible through the eSourcing portal. Successful bidders will have the chance to secure a long-term contract with a prominent NHS foundation trust, positioning them as key service providers in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Storage Services for Genomic Nucleic Acids and fibroblast cells.

Notice Description

The Authority requires a storage solution for existing Nucleic Acid samples, alongside new nucleic samples, requiring storage from 1st April 2025 When confirmed by the Authority in alignment with RCPath guidance, any samples older than 30 years will require safe and confidential disposal with confirmation in the form of an inventory list along with the method of disposal and date. There are about 5,000 vials s from 1995 which would require disposal in January 2026. Additional to the capacity requirement to store current samples, there is a requirement to store any subsequent years' samples where there is not capacity in the Authority laboratory to store long term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires a storage solution for existing Nucleic Acid samples, alongside new nucleic samples, requiring storage from 1st April 2025 When confirmed by the Authority in alignment with RCPath guidance, any samples older than 30 years will require safe and confidential disposal with confirmation in the form of an inventory list along with the method of disposal and date. There are about 5,000 vials s from 1995 which would require disposal in January 2026. Additional to the capacity requirement to store current samples, there is a requirement to store any subsequent years' samples where there is not capacity in the Authority laboratory to store long term. The sample numbers are as follows, with the expectation any subsequent years will increase in the region of 25% annually

Renewal: A further competition may be required at either 36 month or 60 months from the start date

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cfed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001209-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 or 5 years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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