--- title: "Supply & Maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen / Cryogenic Storage Vessels" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d434" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d434" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d434.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d434.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2025-01-17" --- # Supply & Maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen / Cryogenic Storage Vessels Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d434 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d434) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d434.json) ## Summary NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a Special Health Authority in England responsible for organ donation and transplantation across the United Kingdom, has initiated a public procurement process for the supply and maintenance of liquid nitrogen/cryogenic storage vessels. This planned tender, under the title "Supply & Maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen / Cryogenic Storage Vessels," falls within the goods category and is associated with the main procurement classification of liquid nitrogen (CPV code 24111800). The procurement aims to support the storage of human tissue and cells for human application, research, and IVD products across various UK locations. Key dates to note include the deadline to express interest by Wednesday, 5th February 2025, and a future notice date set for 1st April 2025. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 1,500,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and maintenance of cryogenic storage equipment. Companies specialising in liquid nitrogen storage solutions, technical support, and maintenance services, including those with experience in automated supply systems, temperature control mechanisms, and compliance with CE/UKCA mark regulations, are well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could foster growth by establishing or expanding business relationships within the NHS and related health services in the UK. Additionally, businesses that can offer reliable breakdown cover, preventative maintenance schedules, and a responsive support system will find this tender particularly advantageous. ## Notice 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. NHSBT is looking to award contract agreement for: I. provision of vapour phase liquid nitrogen storage vessels II. maintenance of existing and new liquid nitrogen storage vessels (including maintenance of super insulated vacuum lines (SIVL) High level specifications Vapour phase liquid nitrogen vessels * Interface with an automated liquid nitrogen supply * Maintain inventory below -160C * Minimise risk of transient warming events (>-160OC) during storage and retrieval of products * Operate within a standard laboratory environment * Have temperature controls with visible and audible alarms * Comply with CE/UKCA mark regulations. * Range of sizes and options available for the following inventory: o bags ranging from 25 - 750ml o tissue allografts of various sizes o sample tubes ranging from 1ml - 10ml Maintenance of existing & new liquid nitrogen storage vessels * Provide arrangements for the technical support, planned preventative maintenance schedules and availability of spare parts for liquid nitrogen storage vessels and associated SIVL * Breakdown cover to include: o Guaranteed call out response times o Guaranteed maximum down times o Spares available for critical parts o Telephone help desk support available To find out more about this opportunity, or to an express an interest, please contact jo.murphy@nhsbt.nhs.uk before Wednesday 5th February 2025. ### Lot Information Maintenance of existing and new liquid nitrogen storage vessels NHSBT is required to store human tissue and cells for human application, research and IVD products in vapour phase liquid nitrogen vessels. NHSBT is looking to award contract agreement for the maintenance of existing and new liquid nitrogen storage vessels (including maintenance of super insulated vacuum lines (SIVL). Key elements of the specification for maintenance of existing & new liquid nitrogen storage vessels are: * Provide arrangements for the technical support, planned preventative maintenance schedules and availability of spare parts for liquid nitrogen storage vessels and associated SIVL * Breakdown cover to include: o Guaranteed call out response times o Guaranteed maximum down times o Spares available for critical parts o Telephone help desk support available Supply of Liquid Nitrogen Storage Vessels NHSBT is required to store human tissue and cells for human application, research and IVD products in vapour phase liquid nitrogen vessels. NHSBT is looking to award a contract for the provision of vapour phase liquid nitrogen storage vessels. Key elements of the specification for vapour phase liquid nitrogen vessels are: * Interface with an automated liquid nitrogen supply * Maintain inventory below -160C * Minimise risk of transient warming events (>-160OC) during storage and retrieval of products * Operate within a standard laboratory environment * Have temperature controls with visible and audible alarms * Comply with CE/UKCA mark regulations. * Range of sizes and options available for the following inventory: o bags ranging from 25 - 750ml o tissue allografts of various sizes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001696-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 17 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT | | Locality | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen ## Release History - 17 Jan 2025 at 12:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001696-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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