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title: "Cryopreservation System - Fat storage and transfer"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2019-08-07"
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# Cryopreservation System - Fat storage and transfer

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f197f21e-3c64-465a-87f8-20dce1ac8260

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## Summary

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is initiating a procurement process for a Cryopreservation System to facilitate fat storage and transfer. This opportunity is categorised under the medical industry, with a projected value of £115,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including an engagement end date set for 9th September 2019. The services will be delivered in the West Midlands region of England, and potential providers are encouraged to engage through the completed questionnaire associated with this tender.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the medical technology sector, specifically those that specialise in cryopreservation services or logistics for medical supplies. Companies with the capacity to offer these services to Worcestershire Acute Hospitals would be particularly well-suited to compete. This could lead to strategic partnerships and growth within the healthcare supply chain, especially for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the NHS framework.

## Notice

Cryopreservation allows fat to be harvested using the surgeon's method of choice, processed,unwanted fractions removed and cryopreserved. The Trust are looking for potential providers of cryopreservation, it would be viewed as beneficial if providers can also provide logistics to and from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals. Additional information: Please complete the questionnaire attached in Due North portal advert/EOI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d70ba1aa-ecf9-48f6-b56d-35b2dfbe25e8 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | REDDITCH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B98 7UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Redditch |
| Electoral ward | Matchborough & Woodrow |
| Westminster constituency | Redditch |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33184000 - Artificial parts of the body

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2019 at 10:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d70ba1aa-ecf9-48f6-b56d-35b2dfbe25e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d70ba1aa-ecf9-48f6-b56d-35b2dfbe25e8
  7th August 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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