Planning

Supply and Maintenance of New and Existing Cryogenic Temperature Data Loggers

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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PlanningUpdate

22 Apr 2026 at 10:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 14:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply and maintenance of cryogenic temperature data loggers, aimed at enhancing the Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) function. This initiative focuses on ensuring optimal cell viability during the transportation of cellular products across various laboratories in the United Kingdom, specifically in Barnsley, Birmingham, Filton, Oxford, Liverpool, and Southampton. The procurement process is positioned within the medical equipment industry category, and interested suppliers are requested to express their interest to Carley Butcher at carley.butcher@nhsbt.nhs.uk by 8th May 2026. Suppliers who express interest in this planning stage may attend early market engagement meetings via Microsoft Teams on 1st or 2nd June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical equipment and maintenance services. The project, valued at £150,000 (gross amount £180,000), necessitates providers who can ensure strict temperature control during product transit, vital for the CMT's operations. This tender period is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2028, with potential extension until November 2030, facilitating long-term partnerships. Engagement in this tender could bolster business credentials for companies adept in advanced cellular and molecular therapies, while fostering innovative solutions within the medical field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of New and Existing Cryogenic Temperature Data Loggers

Notice Description

The Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) function within NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is responsible for the routine provision of stem cells for transplantation across England. We are also experts in providing development and manufacturing services for Advanced Therapies Medicinal Products (ATMPs). CMT also includes the Clinical Biotechnology Centre, which manufactures GMP-grade DNA plasmids and viral vectors. Our experience in the processing and storage of stem cells for transplant and the manufacture of clinical grade advanced cellular and molecular therapies, combined with our strong links to clinicians and hospitals, means we can help bring new and ground-breaking treatments to the bedside. The organisation intends to initiate a procurement for the supply of new and maintenance of new and existing cryogenic temperature data loggers for dry shippers. CMT receive and issue cellular products nationally in the UK. To maintain optimal cell viability, it is vital that these products remain within strict temperature limits during transit. As such there is a requirement to monitor the internal conditions of all transport containers used to move temperature-controlled products between facilities. Within CMT there are currently six laboratories that are required to issue stem cell products. These are in Barnsley, Birmingham, Filton, Oxford, Liverpool and Southampton.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are asked to express their interest to carley.butcher@nhsbt.nhs.uk by 5pm on Friday 15th May 2026. Suppliers expressing an interest will be invited to attend an early market engagement exercise supplier meetings on 1st June 2026 or 2nd June 2026 (we reserve the right to change this date) which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Prior to this session, interested suppliers will be provided with a draft specification of requirements and short questionnaire related to requirements. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036487-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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