Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Blood and Transplant
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
Contact
Jo Murphy
Telephone
+44 1179212718
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply & Maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen / Cryogenic Storage Vessels
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Maintenance of existing and new liquid nitrogen storage vessels
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply of Liquid Nitrogen Storage Vessels
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24111800 - Liquid nitrogen
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 April 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes