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GOSH - 3 Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) Cryogenic Storage Vessels. - Biopharma

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

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11 Aug 2026 at 12:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust procured three Revolution 415 liquid nitrogen cryogenic storage vessels for the Camelia Botnar Laboratory in London. The requirement covers the supply, delivery and installation of medical equipment. The vessels are intended to increase the laboratory’s cryogenic storage capacity, improve the security of stored samples and support consolidation of existing storage arrangements. This is specialised laboratory and healthcare equipment rather than general facilities or construction work. The procurement concerns a single requirement and a single hospital buyer. Suppliers relevant to this work include manufacturers, authorised distributors and specialist laboratory-equipment providers able to handle cryogenic storage vessels and their installation in a hospital laboratory environment.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award procedure. Biopharma Process system limited was selected as supplier for the single requirement. The stated rationale was that Biopharma Group is the exclusive authorised distributor in the United Kingdom and Ireland for Revolution, LABS-Series and K-Series cryogenic storage equipment, including associated accessories and spare parts. The award value is £129,000 excluding VAT, or £154,800 including VAT. The contract period runs from 24 August 2026 to 31 August 2026, with signature scheduled for 21 August 2026. The award is classified as above the relevant threshold and relates to medical equipment. The requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, although the direct-award route was based on exclusive distribution rights rather than competitive evaluation.

This procurement demonstrates demand from a specialist NHS laboratory for high-capacity liquid nitrogen cryogenic storage and provides a clear reference point for suppliers targeting Great Ormond Street Hospital. A credible future competitor would need proven capability to supply, deliver and install Revolution 415 or equivalent cryogenic storage vessels, with particular strength in laboratory and healthcare environments. Authorisation or an equivalent route to supply the specified equipment is commercially important, since the award relied on exclusive distribution rights covering the United Kingdom and Ireland. Suppliers should also be able to support associated accessories and spare parts, protect the security of stored samples and help consolidate existing storage arrangements. Specialist medical-equipment distributors and laboratory technology firms, including SMEs with suitable installation capacity, are the most relevant businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GOSH - 3 Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) Cryogenic Storage Vessels. - Biopharma

Notice Description

Great Ormond Street Hospital requires the supply, delivery and installation of three Revolution 415 cryogenic storage vessels for the Camelia Botnar Laboratory. The equipment will provide increased cryogenic storage capacity, improve sample security and support the consolidation of existing storage arrangements.

Procurement Information

IC Biomedical has confirmed that Biopharma Group is the exclusive authorised distributor in the United Kingdom and Ireland for Revolution, LABS-Series and K-Series Cryogenic Storage Equipment, together with associated accessories and spare parts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e142
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076198-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1N 3JH
Postcode Area
Central 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
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Biopharma Process system limited

Further Information

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