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Tactical Blood Storage Units

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Mar 2025 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of six Tactical Blood Storage Units. The tender, classified under the industry category of Devices and Instruments for Transfusion (CPV 33194200), was conducted through an open procedure targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement process began with the tender period ending on 14th February 2025 and concluded with the award on 1st March 2025. The contract, valued at £58,140, was awarded to Delta Development Team, Inc, a large enterprise based in Tucson, Arizona, USA. The contract period runs from 1st March 2025 to 31st March 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices and instruments, particularly those focusing on blood storage solutions. SMEs and VCSEs would have been particularly well-suited for this contract due to the procurement method's criteria. Additionally, it opened potential for international business engagement, as seen with the selection of Delta Development Team, Inc. Companies in the medical supply industry, especially those capable of producing specialised equipment for military use, would benefit from similar future opportunities with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tactical Blood Storage Units

Notice Description

Purchase of 6 Tactical Blood Storage Units

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25fe6e4b-0626-4fe1-9eb9-94f9ed1422a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ffb8e57-851a-4853-a2ae-c187c3ed8126
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33194200 - Devices and instruments for transfusion

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,140 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELTA DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Further Information

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