---
title: "RSFT - Cryopreservation Storage-Only Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b54c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b54c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ROYAL SURREY COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-22"
---

# RSFT - Cryopreservation Storage-Only Service

Buyer: ROYAL SURREY COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b54c

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## Summary

The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Guildford, UK, is actively seeking to engage in the procurement process for a Cryopreservation Storage-Only Service. This service is essential for the regulated ongoing storage of gametes and embryos in compliance with the relevant Acts. Currently in the tender stage, the process involves an open procurement method, inviting submissions by 20th July 2026, with enquiries closing on 13th July 2026. The contract spans from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029, with potential renewals extending to 2031. The main procurement category is services, focusing on operations associated with sperm banks, classified under CPV code 85146100.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities, particularly appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its indication of suitability for these organisations. Businesses with expertise in regulated storage solutions within the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced with human fertilisation and embryology compliance, are well-positioned to compete. The £360,000 contract's open procedure highlights potential for competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery, offering a stable contractual period for suitable providers.

## Notice

The provision of regulated ongoing storage of existing gametes (sperm and oocytes) and embryos in accordance with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (as amended) and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008, under a valid HFEA Storage Licence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058592-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL SURREY COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU2 7XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Westborough |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85146100 - Services provided by sperm banks

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058592-2026
- 15 Jun 2026 at 15:23 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056326-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058592-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056326-2026
  15th June 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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