Tender

Liquid Nitrogen Supply for WCTU

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT

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12 May 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers through an open procedure for the provision of liquid nitrogen to the Wolfson Cellular Therapy Unit. The procurement is categorised under medical gases and is located in the United Kingdom. The active tender stage began on 12th May 2026, with submissions closing on 8th June 2026 at 12:00 BST. The contract, with an estimated gross value of £375,000, is expected to commence on 17th August 2026 and run until 16th August 2031, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. Interested parties are instructed to submit proposals electronically via the Atamis portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in the supply of medical gases, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement process emphasises quality, accounting for 85% of the award criteria, which positions experienced and quality-focused suppliers favourably. Suppliers have the opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a prestigious NHS trust, which could enhance their reputation and promote business growth within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Liquid Nitrogen Supply for WCTU

Notice Description

Provision of Liquid Nitrogen to the Wolfson Cellular Therapy Unit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069671
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043355-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2PG
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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