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Support of existing NHSBT Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) systems

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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20 Aug 2021 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the title "Support of existing NHSBT Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) systems" is being conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), focusing on the healthcare industry. The contract, worth £3,050,000, encompasses the supply of medical consumables and maintenance services for existing ECP systems within NHSBT's Therapeutic Apheresis Services across England and South Wales. This stage of procurement is complete and has culminated in a Framework Agreement, which commenced on 1st August 2021 and runs until 31st July 2023, with the potential for two one-year extensions. The open procedure was initiated on 19th March 2021, with a tender submission deadline of 13th April 2021.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers of medical consumables and maintenance services. Companies experienced in providing healthcare solutions or those specialising in medical equipment are well-suited to compete in the Framework Agreement, enabling them to engage with NHSBT and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. The Framework not only fosters a competitive environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but also encourages collaboration among suppliers in the medical sector to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support of existing NHSBT Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) 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. Included in the TAS portfolio of therapeutic procedures is Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) which is provided from four of the TAS hub units (Bristol, London, Oxford, and Manchester) as well as all three of the spoke sites (the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Cardiff and The Vale Health Board and Plymouth University Hospitals Trust). The ECP system's utilised by the TAS teams are able to perform both adult and paediatric procedures and have an integral clinical grade light box. The requirement for this procurement was to source machine consumables and maintenance services to support existing Extracorporeal Photopheresis machine platforms. An opportunity notice was published on Contracts Finder on 19th March 2021 with procurement reference: tender_234923/932536 As a result of the tender, a Framework Agreement for Support of existing NHSBT Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) systems for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend has been awarded to Therakos (UK) Ltd. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement: NHSBT and Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-379f76ec-65fc-4c75-a9f7-4a658c800439
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abeb513-3b84-4874-b668-ff832b2c3875
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERAKOS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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