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Storage and Distribution of Cellular Therapy Products Autologous Service Provision

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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19 Aug 2025 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the award stage of a procurement process entitled "Storage and Distribution of Cellular Therapy Products Autologous Service Provision," which falls under blood analysis services within the healthcare sector. This process, guided by the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, has identified NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) as the intended provider. The trust is based in Norwich, UK, and the region served is UKH1. This contract, valued at approximately £200,000, is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method used is a limited one, specifically an award procedure without a prior call for competition, due to its status as a Provider Selection Regime contract.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in healthcare services and supply chain solutions. NHSBT, known for their high standards in delivering services like CD34+ cell selection, will integrate well with existing healthcare initiatives at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals as well as James Paget University Hospital. This opportunity suits businesses that have proven capabilities in storage, processing, and the distribution of stem cells, and are able to provide value through innovative solutions and efficient service delivery. Additionally, companies focusing on contributing to social value and sustaining healthcare systems would find this contract aligns well with their operational goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Storage and Distribution of Cellular Therapy Products Autologous Service Provision

Notice Description

Contract for storage and distribution of stem cells

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services to include processing and storage of stem cells

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Most Suitable Provider process.
The approximate lifetime value of this contract will be PS200,000.

This is an existing service
This will be a new provider
The services will be provided between 1st February 2026 and 31st March 2027.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058aa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049876-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk and Norwich 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
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (NHSBT)

Further Information

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