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Supply of Antisera for Patient and Donor Grouping

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (NHSBT). SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE, WELSH BLOOD SERVICE

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02 Dec 2022 at 13:10

Tender

02 Dec 2022 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant, along with Scottish and Welsh Blood Services, have issued a tender for the supply of blood grouping reagents meeting UK guidelines. The procurement is for the supply of antisera to be used by Donor Testing and Red Cell Immuno-haematology laboratories. The contract value is £700,000 with a tender closing on 6th January 2023. The contract period is from 11th March 2023 to 10th March 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare industry, specifically those involved in the supply of medical reagents and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this procurement appealing. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, providing a chance for qualified suppliers to compete for the contract valued at £700,000.

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Notice Title

Supply of Antisera for Patient and Donor Grouping

Notice Description

The NHS Blood and Transplant, Welsh and Scottish Blood Services wish to procure a supply of blood grouping reagents which meets or exceeds our specification (which includes the UK guidelines). Designated laboratories will assure compliance with the UK Guidelines on a batch by batch basis and acceptable batches will be required to be reserved for the different Blood Services use. The full and pro-active cooperation of the supplier(s) to enable this validation is essential. These contracted reagents will be used by Donor Testing and Red Cell Immuno-haematology laboratories of NHSBT, Scotland and Wales. NHSBT, SNBTS and WBS use a variety of technologies currently in Donor Testing departments and RCI laboratories and the antisera should be compatible as relevant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495ab7ef-ffd9-4e6b-bbcf-a4a796ca65ca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2023 - 10 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (NHSBT). SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE, WELSH BLOOD SERVICE
Contact Name
Marnie Watkins
Contact Email
marnie.watkins@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179217241

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS32 9DN
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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Bradley Stoke North
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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