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title: "Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels"
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# Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6f71a12-f5e2-40e9-a93b-4dcaf520a12b

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant involves the award for "Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels" within the 'Vessel storage services' category. The procurement, centred around Filton, Bristol, has concluded with the award stage, dated 12th June 2025. The tender, which followed a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, commenced on 1st June 2025 and spans until 31st May 2029. The contract award was valued at £3,848,000 GBP to Biodock Biobank, with the tender initially valued at £2,500,000 GBP, indicating a substantial scale and importance of the service. Key suitability criteria highlight potential opportunities for SMEs, given they can deliver within the stipulated service category.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for enterprises specialising in vessel storage solutions, particularly those with capabilities in handling liquid nitrogen. Given the project's scale and selective procurement method, businesses with established frameworks and those able to demonstrate readiness in providing offsite storage services are well-positioned to benefit. It marks a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in scientific and medical storage solutions to leverage their expertise for growth by engaging with prominent organisations like NHS Blood and Transplant. The five-year contract duration offers stable revenue potential for businesses meeting the specified requirements.

## Notice

Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3d7553-05a7-4a51-9c03-47b4a6fe9f58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,848,000 |
| 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 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3d7553-05a7-4a51-9c03-47b4a6fe9f58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3d7553-05a7-4a51-9c03-47b4a6fe9f58
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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