--- title: "Supply & Maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen Storage Vessels" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05489a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05489a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05489a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05489a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2025-12-02" --- # Supply & Maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen Storage Vessels Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05489a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05489a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05489a.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has completed a procurement process titled "Supply & Maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen Storage Vessels," concerning cryogenic liquid nitrogen storage vessels within the healthcare industry. Situated in Bristol, this procurement encompasses goods and services critical for the storage and maintenance of human tissue and cells. The competitive flexible procedure began with an open tender, concluding with an award to Thames Cryogenics, covering three lots from December 2025 to November 2030, with potential extensions until November 2032. The contract was signed on 30th November 2025, with an estimated value of £4,147,200 including VAT. The competitive bidding process saw SME participation and was governed by legal standards outlined in UKPGA legislation 2023/54. This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses operating within cold-storage installations and vessel storage services, especially SMEs specialised in cryogenic technologies. The NHS Blood and Transplant's requirement for reliable and high-quality liquid nitrogen vessels operating under stringent specifications positions this contract as an attractive investment for relevant suppliers. Businesses equipped to manage technical support, maintenance, and rapid response services can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector. With the inclusion of maintenance services and guaranteed support, firms that align their offerings with these needs are well-positioned to enhance their reputation and business growth within the UK healthcare supply chain. ## Notice Supply & Maintenance of Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen Storage Vessels ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Supply of Replacement Vessels Supply of Liquid Nitrogen Storage Vessels to replace existing fleet. Options: 2 x 12 month extension options Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options Lot 2 - Supply of Additional Vessels Supply of Additional Liquid Nitrogen Storage Vessels to increase capacity of existing fleet. Options: 2 x 12 month extension options Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options Lot 3 - Maintenance of All Vessels Repair and Maintenance Services new and existing Liquid Nitrogen Storage Vessels across all NHSBT sites nationally. Options: 2 x 12 month extension options Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078983-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 | | Recurrence | 2025-08-11 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,894,000 | | Lots value | £6,894,000 | | Awards value | £3,456,000 | | Contracts value | £3,456,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THAMES CRYOGENICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 45 - Construction work - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen - 45213210 - Cold-storage installations - 63726300 - Vessel storage services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2025 at 14:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078983-2025 - 7 Nov 2025 at 13:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072043-2025 - 13 Jun 2025 at 13:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032317-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078983-2025 2nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072043-2025 7th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032317-2025 13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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