Published date: 23 May 2025

Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.


Approach to market date: 1 April 2026

Contract summary

Industry

  • Pharmaceutical products - 33600000

Location of contract

SE1 2ND

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

CF-3047000D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

23 May 2025

Approach to market date

1 April 2026

Contract start date

2 January 2027

Contract end date

3 January 2029

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

NHS LPP is assessing the feasibility of establishing a framework agreement or Dynamic Market for the provision of liquid nitrogen used in clinical and laboratory settings, including dermatology, oncology, fertility, pathology, histopathology, and biobanking. Final structure and progression will depend on assessed market needs.

This procurement will be subject to subsequent approvals from the internal LPP Executive, NHSE Commercial Efficiencies Optimisation Programme and Cabinet Office Spend Controls


How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

HPS Team

Address

45 Curlew Street
London
SE1 2ND
United Kingdom

Telephone

0207 188 6680

Email

customer@lpp.nhs.uk