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title: "Supply & Maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen Cryogenic Storage Vessels"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Supply & Maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen Cryogenic Storage Vessels

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-049647f5-6665-43fb-a178-0ef993072118

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), is for the supply and maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen Cryogenic Storage Vessels, with an estimated contract value of £100,000. This tender falls under the goods category within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry. The tender period is currently active, and submissions are due by the deadline of 9th January 2017. The contract period will commence on 25th April 2017, continuing until 24th April 2021. NHSBT serves a critical role, supporting approximately 40% of stem cell transplants in England, with the contract's delivery addresses covering regions in the UK and abroad.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a vital healthcare supply chain. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment, precision instruments, or cryogenic storage solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method also ensures that a broad range of suppliers can participate, enabling innovative solutions to enhance NHSBT’s operational capabilities and service delivery.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) supports approximately 40% of stem cell transplants in England. CMT provides a range of services to support haemopoietic stem cell transplantation. The provision of this service includes the storage of stem cell products at

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0eea1a-bd9d-43ca-9f4b-d999175f91cd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2017 - 24 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2016 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0eea1a-bd9d-43ca-9f4b-d999175f91cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0eea1a-bd9d-43ca-9f4b-d999175f91cd
  9th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Bravo eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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