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title: "Supply of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Supply of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72d437d0-9792-4e24-9db7-bccec2d77900

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently in the tender stage for the "Supply of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen" to support its Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories across England. This procurement falls under the industry category of liquid nitrogen (CPV 24111800) and involves multiple locations including Birmingham, Bristol, Barnsley, Liverpool, Oxford, and Southampton, with additional sites in Filton. The open procedure procurement method will see the awarding of contracts for six lots. Key dates include the tender period end date on 15th November 2024, with the contract expected to start on 1st January 2025 and end on 31st December 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of bulk industrial gases, specifically those with the capability to deliver and manage liquid nitrogen storage. Firms with experience in supporting medical or laboratory environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With NHSBT's significant role in healthcare, securing this contract could enhance a supplier's portfolio and foster growth through a lengthy engagement period, providing a stable, long-term relationship with a prestigious national institution.

## Notice

The Authority (NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has six Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories located across England which provide a range of services to support haemopoietic stem cell transplantation. The provision of this service will include the storage of stem cell products at below -150OC using liquid nitrogen. The Authority stem cell laboratories are currently located at Birmingham, Bristol, Barnsley, Liverpool, Oxford, and Southampton. Additionally, CMT has four cell therapy facilities licensed to manufacture, store and distribute advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP). These are located at Birmingham, Barnsley, Liverpool and Filton. The Bulk Supply of Liquid Nitrogen is required as per the following Lots; Lot 1- Barnsley Lot 2- Birmingham Lot 3-Oxford Lot 4-Southampton Lot 5-Filton (Bristol) Lot 6-Liverpool Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb10962f-66f5-4158-9970-7ad32c6a93d5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,774,881 |
| 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 | BS16 7FG |
| 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 | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 17:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb10962f-66f5-4158-9970-7ad32c6a93d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb10962f-66f5-4158-9970-7ad32c6a93d5
  16th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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