Scope
Reference
C416302
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 4 years, 2 months
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
Contract locations
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
3 April 2026
Engagement process description
Interested suppliers are asked to express their interest to carley.butcher@nhsbt.nhs.uk by 5pm on Friday 3rd April 2026. Suppliers expressing an interest will be invited to attend an early market engagement exercise supplier meeting on 23rd April 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.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 June 2026
Contracting authority
NHS Blood and Transplant
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBY-6395-VWBP
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government