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SNBTS - Transfer and Storage of Cells

CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 11:47

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "SNBTS - Transfer and Storage of Cells" involves CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED based in London as the buying organisation. This procurement falls under the services category specifically related to transport and storage services in the UK region. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract being awarded to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract award issued on 14th August 2025, and the contract period spanning from 15th August 2025 to 15th August 2028.

This tender provides crucial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and storage services, with the potential for growth and collaboration with public authorities. Large-scale transport and storage enterprises with experience in handling sensitive materials, such as medical or biological products, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract signifies the importance of reliability and high standards in logistics services for the healthcare and scientific sectors, offering avenues for specialists in these industries to demonstrate their expertise and secure further public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

SNBTS - Transfer and Storage of Cells

Notice Description

Provision of a contract for the transfer and storage of cells

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058786
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048733-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ct.catapult.org.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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