Tender

Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant seeking suppliers for the support of existing Multi-functional Apheresis systems used in their Therapeutic Apheresis Services across England and South Wales. The tender, titled "Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems," falls under the medical consumables category and has a total estimated value of £3,440,600. The current procurement stage is at the tender period, which is open until 13 April 2021, with the intention to award a Framework Agreement by August 2021, lasting for two years with possible extensions.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for suppliers of medical consumables and maintenance services tailored for apheresis technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in medical goods or repair and maintenance services for medical equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. The awarded contract would allow businesses to engage with various NHS authorities and trusts, expanding their market presence within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems

Notice Description

The Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) function operates within the Clinical Services directorate of NHSBT. Multi-disciplinary TAS teams operate from eight regional hub units and three 3 spoke sites that are based within Acute NHS Trusts across England and South Wales. Each unit provides a portfolio of therapeutic treatments to both adult and paediatric patients from across a range of clinical specialities. TAS treatments provided using multi-functional apheresis technology include: Collection Procedures: Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection & Lymphocyte Collection; Exchange Procedures: Plasma Exchange and Automated Red Cell Exchange; Depletion Procedures: White Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion and Bone Marrow processing. The requirement of this procurement is for the supply of consumables and maintenance in support of the existing TerumoBCT Spectra Optia machines. This Framework Agreement is for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend. It is the intension of NHSBT to award a Framework Agreement for these requirements by August 2021. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement: any NHS Authority or Trust, Welsh Blood Service and Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051582ad-2158-463c-9745-a99c44e30bd0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33693000 - Other therapeutic products

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,440,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 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 & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marta.drozdzowska@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS43 7QH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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