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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3a9b297-9640-445a-8659-98b91ef0e66e

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves the NHS Blood and Transplant as the contracting authority, centred around a Framework Agreement for the provision of offsite storage for liquid nitrogen vessels, concluded under an open procedure. The industry category for this tender is vessel storage services, and it covers delivery locations in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender initially closed on 17th February 2025, with the contract running from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2029. Notably, this process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £5,195,000 awarded to Biodock Biobank.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing storage services for specialised materials such as liquid nitrogen vessels. With the contract awarded to Biodock Biobank, it demonstrates that companies with infrastructure for handling specialised storage requirements can successfully compete. Additionally, this process highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in similar future tenders in this sector. Businesses looking to expand their operations in healthcare-related storage services may find such opportunities valuable for growth.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the provision of Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eabe373-00a4-4305-87a6-0b6d98601d18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,195,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,195,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON, 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIODOCK BIOBANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726300 - Vessel storage services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eabe373-00a4-4305-87a6-0b6d98601d18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eabe373-00a4-4305-87a6-0b6d98601d18
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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