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title: "Provision of a Storage Services for Genomic Nucleic Acids and fibroblast cells."
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# Provision of a Storage Services for Genomic Nucleic Acids and fibroblast cells.

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb6a7aa7-38e5-4b8a-8b0d-da6f453f46e1

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## Summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender for the provision of storage services for genomic nucleic acids and fibroblast cells. The procurement process, currently in the 'tender' stage, invites suppliers to submit their proposals by 14th February 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028. This tender falls under the industry category of 'Laboratory services' and pertains to the East of England region in the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers must follow the open procedure (above threshold) to express interest and submit their bids through the Jaggaer One eSourcing portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in storage solutions for nucleic acid samples. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. Companies capable of safe and confidential disposal of older samples, as outlined by RCPath guidance, will find this tender especially relevant. The contract's long term provides stable business growth and an opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with a leading NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

The Authority requires a storage solution for existing Nucleic Acid samples, alongside new nucleic samples, requiring storage from 1st April 2025 When confirmed by the Authority in alignment with RCPath guidance, any samples older than 30 years will require safe and confidential disposal with confirmation in the form of an inventory list along with the method of disposal and date. There are about 5,000 vials s from 1995 which would require disposal in January 2026. Additional to the capacity requirement to store current samples, there is a requirement to store any subsequent years' samples where there is not capacity in the Authority laboratory to store long term. Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the Jaggaer One eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login onto the portal with the username / password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link (These are invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT (itt_2829) to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page If you have any issues accessing or using the e-Tendering Portal, please contact help@bravosolution.co.uk / eSourcing helpdesk on 0800 069 8630.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06843cb8-69f5-4d38-819e-8bb58b90e6bf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRISGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06843cb8-69f5-4d38-819e-8bb58b90e6bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06843cb8-69f5-4d38-819e-8bb58b90e6bf
  14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  How to Express Interest in this Tender

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