RSFT - Cryopreservation Storage-Only Service

ROYAL SURREY COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 14:05

Planning

15 Jun 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Guildford, UK, is actively seeking to engage in the procurement process for a Cryopreservation Storage-Only Service. This service is essential for the regulated ongoing storage of gametes and embryos in compliance with the relevant Acts. Currently in the tender stage, the process involves an open procurement method, inviting submissions by 20th July 2026, with enquiries closing on 13th July 2026. The contract spans from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029, with potential renewals extending to 2031. The main procurement category is services, focusing on operations associated with sperm banks, classified under CPV code 85146100.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities, particularly appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its indication of suitability for these organisations. Businesses with expertise in regulated storage solutions within the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced with human fertilisation and embryology compliance, are well-positioned to compete. The £360,000 contract's open procedure highlights potential for competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery, offering a stable contractual period for suitable providers.

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Notice Title

RSFT - Cryopreservation Storage-Only Service

Notice Description

The provision of regulated ongoing storage of existing gametes (sperm and oocytes) and embryos in accordance with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (as amended) and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008, under a valid HFEA Storage Licence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b54c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058592-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85146100 - Services provided by sperm banks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 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
ROYAL SURREY COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 7XX
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Westborough
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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