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title: "Storage and Distribution of Cellular Therapy Products Autologous Service Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058aa1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-19"
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# Storage and Distribution of Cellular Therapy Products Autologous Service Provision

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058aa1

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the award stage of a procurement process entitled "Storage and Distribution of Cellular Therapy Products Autologous Service Provision," which falls under blood analysis services within the healthcare sector. This process, guided by the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, has identified NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) as the intended provider. The trust is based in Norwich, UK, and the region served is UKH1. This contract, valued at approximately £200,000, is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method used is a limited one, specifically an award procedure without a prior call for competition, due to its status as a Provider Selection Regime contract.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in healthcare services and supply chain solutions. NHSBT, known for their high standards in delivering services like CD34+ cell selection, will integrate well with existing healthcare initiatives at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals as well as James Paget University Hospital. This opportunity suits businesses that have proven capabilities in storage, processing, and the distribution of stem cells, and are able to provide value through innovative solutions and efficient service delivery. Additionally, companies focusing on contributing to social value and sustaining healthcare systems would find this contract aligns well with their operational goals.

## Notice

Contract for storage and distribution of stem cells

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Services to include processing and storage of stem cells

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Most Suitable Provider process.
The approximate lifetime value of this contract will be PS200,000.

This is an existing service
This will be a new provider
The services will be provided between 1st February 2026 and 31st March 2027.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049876-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (NHSBT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049876-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cromalocksmiths.com
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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