--- title: "Supply and Maintenance of New and Existing Cryogenic Temperature Data Loggers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065e7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e7c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2026-04-22" --- # Supply and Maintenance of New and Existing Cryogenic Temperature Data Loggers Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065e7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e7c.json) ## Summary NHS Blood and Transplant is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply and maintenance of cryogenic temperature data loggers, aimed at enhancing the Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) function. This initiative focuses on ensuring optimal cell viability during the transportation of cellular products across various laboratories in the United Kingdom, specifically in Barnsley, Birmingham, Filton, Oxford, Liverpool, and Southampton. The procurement process is positioned within the medical equipment industry category, and interested suppliers are requested to express their interest to Carley Butcher at carley.butcher@nhsbt.nhs.uk by 8th May 2026. Suppliers who express interest in this planning stage may attend early market engagement meetings via Microsoft Teams on 1st or 2nd June 2026. This tender offers substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical equipment and maintenance services. The project, valued at £150,000 (gross amount £180,000), necessitates providers who can ensure strict temperature control during product transit, vital for the CMT's operations. This tender period is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2028, with potential extension until November 2030, facilitating long-term partnerships. Engagement in this tender could bolster business credentials for companies adept in advanced cellular and molecular therapies, while fostering innovative solutions within the medical field. ## Notice The Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) function within NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is responsible for the routine provision of stem cells for transplantation across England. We are also experts in providing development and manufacturing services for Advanced Therapies Medicinal Products (ATMPs). CMT also includes the Clinical Biotechnology Centre, which manufactures GMP-grade DNA plasmids and viral vectors. Our experience in the processing and storage of stem cells for transplant and the manufacture of clinical grade advanced cellular and molecular therapies, combined with our strong links to clinicians and hospitals, means we can help bring new and ground-breaking treatments to the bedside. The organisation intends to initiate a procurement for the supply of new and maintenance of new and existing cryogenic temperature data loggers for dry shippers. CMT receive and issue cellular products nationally in the UK. To maintain optimal cell viability, it is vital that these products remain within strict temperature limits during transit. As such there is a requirement to monitor the internal conditions of all transport containers used to move temperature-controlled products between facilities. Within CMT there are currently six laboratories that are required to issue stem cell products. These are in Barnsley, Birmingham, Filton, Oxford, Liverpool and Southampton. ### Planning Information Interested suppliers are asked to express their interest to carley.butcher@nhsbt.nhs.uk by 5pm on Friday 15th May 2026. Suppliers expressing an interest will be invited to attend an early market engagement exercise supplier meetings on 1st June 2026 or 2nd June 2026 (we reserve the right to change this date) which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Prior to this session, interested suppliers will be provided with a draft specification of requirements and short questionnaire related to requirements. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036487-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment ## Release History - 22 Apr 2026 at 10:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036487-2026 - 27 Feb 2026 at 14:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017994-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036487-2026 22nd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017994-2026 27th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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