Planning

Specialist Transportation for Tissue Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Feb 2022 at 15:09

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

15 Feb 2022 at 09:38

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

11 Feb 2022 at 09:08

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Specialist Transportation for Tissue Services," aimed at enhancing the logistics of transporting deceased tissue donors and related blood samples primarily across Northern England and North Wales. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated communication of further details by 7th March 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 10th April 2022 and will run until 9th April 2025. Interested parties must respond by 25th February 2022 at noon, expressing their capability to meet the stringent requirements, including 24/7 availability and adherence to specific transportation guidelines. The industry category is classified under transport services (excluding waste transport), with a primary focus on health services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in health-related transport services. Companies that own specialised vehicles compliant with regulatory standards and can provide 24-hour service are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract involves crucial logistical operations for NHS Blood and Transplant, thus supporting firms that align with their mission of facilitating timely donations to save and enhance patients' lives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender highlights potential for revenue growth and long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Transportation for Tissue Services

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant Tissue and Eye Services are the largest multi-tissue banking organisation in the UK, managing the deceased tissue donation programme, where tissues such as eyes, bones, tendons, skin, cartilage and heart valves are retrieved from donors after death. NHS Blood and Transplant have specialist retrieval teams based in Liverpool and Barnsley; normal practice is for the teams to travel to hospital mortuaries to facilitate deceased donor tissue donations, however NHS Blood and Transplant are changing our working methods to maximise deceased tissue donation throughout mainland Northern England and North Wales. There may be exceptional circumstances where coverage may extend outside these regions. NHS Blood and Transplant wish to advise that a contract opportunity to provide the specialised transportation of deceased tissue donors and associated blood samples between NHS Blood and Transplant Tissue and Eye Services Dedicated Donation Facility (DDF) - Liverpool and Hospital Mortuaries primarily in Northern England and North Wales is due to be published. Interested parties must be able to facilitate a transfer or return 24 hours per day, 365 days per year - as collections and deliveries may be required outside of normal core working hours (8:30 - 17:00) - a maximum of three donors per day. All donors must be transported in a suitable, unidentifiable vehicle with blacked-out rear windows (where appropriate). The contractor must also provide a suitable trolley and body bag which must be be secured in the vehicle during transit. All vehicles must comply with all relevant legislation and be maintained and presented to the highest practical standards at all times. The transport of donors to the DDF must be facilitated within strict timelines - 48 hours following death; donation of eyes within 24 hours following death. Therefore a rapid response in collection of a deceased donor for transportation to the DDF, is vital to ensure that donation occurs. The maximum time period available is governed by the time the consent is gained therefore reducing the available donation window period and maximum transfer time to NHS Blood and Transplant - Liverpool. Any untoward delay in transportation could result in the loss of organ donation and tissues. This could impact on NHS Blood and Transplant's ability to fulfil its core purpose of helping to save and improve patient lives. https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HKJD/0a9SE1Jc8X8a0CyXmKzB2Dd4jjXwe6nSEQgvw.7WOIE If this opportunity is of any interest, can you please confirm, in writing, both an expression of interest and that your organisation has the required capability to support and deliver this contract to henry.prudden@nhsbt.nhs.uk by Friday 25th February 2022 at 12.00 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754df46d-324b-4d8e-a4ec-dbda1244c894
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34114121 - Ambulances

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

85100000 - Health services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85146200 - Services provided by transplant organ banks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2022 - 9 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLL Wales
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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