--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5726adb-0413-4599-8d68-96047ba5d280" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5726adb-0413-4599-8d68-96047ba5d280" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5726adb-0413-4599-8d68-96047ba5d280.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5726adb-0413-4599-8d68-96047ba5d280.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2025-01-17" --- # Framework Agreement for the Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5726adb-0413-4599-8d68-96047ba5d280 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5726adb-0413-4599-8d68-96047ba5d280) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5726adb-0413-4599-8d68-96047ba5d280.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a Special Health Authority in England, has initiated a procurement process for a framework agreement aimed at the offsite storage of liquid nitrogen vessels containing human tissue and cells. The procurement pertains to the industry category of vessel storage services and covers multiple locations including Birmingham, Bristol, Barnsley, Liverpool, Oxford, and Southampton. The tender process is currently open, with the tender period closing on 17th February 2025, and the contract period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), with an estimated contract value of £2,500,000. This framework agreement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in liquid nitrogen storage solutions. By participating, companies can establish a strong relationship with NHSBT, potentially leading to further collaborations and contracts in the future. Businesses with the capability to provide secure and reliable storage solutions for cryovessels, particularly those experienced in handling biological materials, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance business growth, visibility, and experience within the healthcare and research sectors. ## Notice The Authority (NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is required to store human tissue and cells for human application, research and IVD products in vapour phase liquid nitrogen vessels. Facilities are available at Birmingham, Bristol, Barnsley, Liverpool, Oxford, and Southampton sites. In some cases, there can be insufficient storage space at these sites, therefore the Authority is required to store some cryovessels off site and to have in place a contingency plan to transfer cryostorage vessels off site for temporary storage in emergency situations. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a Special Health Authority in England, with responsibilities across the United Kingdom for organ donation and transplantation. Our core purpose is to 'save and improve lives' through the provision of a safe and reliable supply of blood components, solid organs, stem cells, tissues and related services to the NHS, and to the other UK Health Services where directed. NHSBT is required to store human tissue and cells for human application, research and IVD products in vapour phase liquid nitrogen vessels. Where facilities are available, storage is carried out at NHSBT sites. In some cases, there is insufficient storage space so NHSBT has a requirement to store some cryostorage vessels permanently off site. There is also a requirement to have in place a contingency plan to transfer cryostorage vessels off site for temporary storage in emergency situations. This will be a Framework Agreement for the Provision of external storage of liquid nitrogen vessels containing human tissue and cells for human application. 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/f6958960-6462-4d48-acfe-54996f56d082 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 17 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | 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 - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63726300 - Vessel storage services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2025 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6958960-6462-4d48-acfe-54996f56d082 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6958960-6462-4d48-acfe-54996f56d082 17th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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