--- title: "Provision of a Storage Services for Genomic Nucleic Acids and fibroblast cells." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cfed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cfed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cfed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cfed.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-01-14" --- # Provision of a Storage Services for Genomic Nucleic Acids and fibroblast cells. Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cfed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cfed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cfed.json) ## Summary Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating an open tender process for the provision of storage services for genomic nucleic acids and fibroblast cells, classified under the laboratory services industry category (CPV code 71900000). The services are required to begin on 1st April 2025 and will include storing both existing and new nucleic acid samples, as well as arranging for the safe and confidential disposal of samples older than 30 years, with an initial batch requiring disposal in January 2026. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an end date for submissions by 14th February 2025, and the subsequent award period starting on the same day. The contract period is planned for 1080 days with a potential renewal after either 36 or 60 months. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory storage and retrieval services, particularly those with capacity for safe disposal of biological materials and long-term storage solutions. The tendering process is open to any registered suppliers, making it accessible to both large and small enterprises capable of meeting the specified requirements. Companies with expertise in handling and disposing of biomedical samples under stringent regulatory guidelines will find this opportunity particularly appealing. Detailed selection criteria, including suitability and economic conditions, are specified in the ITT documents accessible through the eSourcing portal. Successful bidders will have the chance to secure a long-term contract with a prominent NHS foundation trust, positioning them as key service providers in the health sector. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. The sample numbers are as follows, with the expectation any subsequent years will increase in the region of 25% annually Renewal: A further competition may be required at either 36 month or 60 months from the start date ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001209-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Recurrence | 3 or 5 years | ## 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2025 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001209-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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