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Supply and support of multi-functional apheresis systems

NHS Blood and Transplant

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Feb 2017 at 13:29

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a Special Health Authority in the NHS, is procuring the supply and support of multi-functional apheresis systems. This procurement falls under the medical equipment industry, and is intended to support therapeutic services across various units in England, including major cities such as Birmingham, Bristol, and London. The contract is structured as a Framework Agreement, divided into two lots: one for supporting existing equipment and another for supplying new equipment and consumables. The tender process is currently underway, with a deadline for submissions being September 30, 2016, and the contract period starting from February 1, 2017, and ending on February 1, 2021. The total estimated value of the procurement is £2.6 million, conducted under an open procedure where bids are evaluated based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the medical equipment supply chain, particularly those specialising in apheresis technologies and consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for innovative suppliers in the healthcare sector. Businesses that develop or supply specialised medical equipment and related services will find this procurement especially relevant, with the ability to contribute to vital healthcare delivery across the UK. The focus on both existing support and new equipment means that there is potential for ongoing partnerships and service contracts throughout the duration of the framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and support of multi-functional apheresis systems

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a Special Health Authority in the NHS and is responsible for the provision of blood components and a range of associated laboratory and patient therapeutic services to hospitals in England and North Wales. The Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) function operates within the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Directorate. The TAS team of medical and nursing staff operate from 8 units across England - Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, London and Manchester. Each unit provides a portfolio of therapeutic treatments to patients from a range of clinical specialities. Treatments provided using multi-functional apheresis technology include: collection procedures: peripheral blood stem cell collection & granulocyte collection, Exchange procedures: plasma exchange and red cell exchange, Depletion procedures: white cell depletion, platelet depletion and bone marrow processing. The requirement for this procurement is for the supply and support of multi-functional apheresis equipment, consumables and machine technology. Lots This Framework Agreement is divided into lots: Lot 1 - support of existing multi-functional apheresis equipment, consumables and machine technology Lot 2 - supply and support of new multi-functional apheresis equipment, consumables and machine technology This Framework Agreement is for a period of 4 years. It is the intention of NHSBT to award a Framework Agreement for this requirements by February 2017. The award of this contract will be to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender on the basis of the criteria set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document on BRAVO (https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2540d383-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5dc0a1-1e65-46ed-8e93-91802716e68c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33693000 - Other therapeutic products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Terumo BCT Europe NV

Fresenius Kabi Limited

Further Information

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