Planning

Liquid Nitrogen

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

30 May 2025 at 20:52

Summary of the contracting process

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for liquid nitrogen, which is intended for clinical and laboratory use in fields such as dermatology, oncology, and biobanking. This procurement falls under the industry category of pharmaceutical products and is situated in London, United Kingdom. The process may lead to the establishment of a framework agreement or a Dynamic Market, with a contract period starting on 2nd January 2027, extending to 3rd January 2029, and potentially extending further. While the procurement is still planned, key decision points include internal approvals by the LPP Executive and adherence to NHSE Commercial Efficiencies Optimisation Programme guidelines. Prospective notices are expected to be published by 30th September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of medical and laboratory goods, particularly those specialising in chemical and pharmaceutical products, to expand their market presence within the NHS framework. The procurement specifically encourages participation from SMEs, suggesting that smaller enterprises with innovative solutions or cost-effective offerings might find this a suitable opportunity to gain a foothold in the public sector market. By aligning with the planned procurement and framework agreements, businesses can potentially secure long-term contracts and enhance their credentials in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Liquid Nitrogen

Notice Description

NHS LPP is assessing the feasibility of establishing a framework agreement or Dynamic Market for the provision of liquid nitrogen used in clinical and laboratory settings, including dermatology, oncology, fertility, pathology, histopathology, and biobanking. Final structure and progression will depend on assessed market needs. This procurement will be subject to subsequent approvals from the internal LPP Executive, NHSE Commercial Efficiencies Optimisation Programme and Cabinet Office Spend Controls

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028957-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
customer@lpp.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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