Framework Agreement for the provision of Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels

NHS Blood and Transplant
South West
Open procedure
1 June 2025 to 31 May 2029

The contract covers the offsite storage of liquid nitrogen vessels, requiring specialised facilities capable of maintaining cryogenic temperatures for biological materials. The service involves the secure management, monitoring, and handling of these vessels to ensure the integrity of stored samples over the duration of the agreement.

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Awarded value: £5.2m; As published
Published: 4 July 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 1 July 2025; Biodock Biobank
Contract length: 48 months; Ends 31 May 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of secure offsite storage services for liquid nitrogen vessels, including specialist handling and management of cryogenic biological samples.

Category: Vessel storage services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
4 July 2025
Contract awardedto Biodock Biobank
1 July 2025
Contract starts
1 June 2025
Contract ends
31 May 2029

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How it compares

40× the typical third party logistics contract (£130k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/203572/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-offsite-storage-of-liquid-nitrogen-vess
Buyer reference: CF-3061100D0O000000rwimUAA
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-a3a9b297-9640-445a-8659-98b91ef0e66e
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

NHS Blood and Transplant. Framework Agreement for the provision of Offsite Storage of Liquid Nitrogen Vessels. Contract award, 4 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/203572/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-offsite-storage-of-liquid-nitrogen-vess (accessed 12 October 2026).