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.
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
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Approach to market date: 1 April 2026