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 3rd April 2026. Suppliers expressing an interest will be invited to attend an early market engagement exercise supplier meeting on 23rd April 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/017994-2026
- 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
- 27 Feb 20262 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Jun 20264 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017994-2026
27th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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