Tender

NHSBT1260 PULSE, Development, Support and Maintenance

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Tender

29 Jan 2020 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The ongoing tender, titled "NHSBT1260 PULSE, Development, Support and Maintenance", issued by NHS Blood & Transplant, focuses on the provision of essential support and maintenance services for Pulse, a critical software application integral to blood component lifecycle management. This procurement falls under the software and information systems industry category and is classified as an open procedure, ensuring transparency in the competitive process. The tender was published on 29 January 2020, with submissions due by 28 February 2020, and the contract period is scheduled to commence from 1 April 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2023. NHS Blood & Transplant, based in Bristol, England, oversees this initiative to aid hospitals and patients efficiently.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in software development, support, or maintenance, particularly those with expertise in medical software solutions. Businesses capable of offering innovative support services that ensure the functionality and reliability of critical healthcare software would find this procurement appealing. By participating in this tender, companies can contribute to public health while potentially securing a long-term contract that enhances their portfolio in the health tech industry.

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Notice Title

NHSBT1260 PULSE, Development, Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Pulse is an integrated set of application components which covers the whole blood component lifecycle, from a donor registering to a pack being issued. Pulse is also the system used by NHSBT Tissues Services for the management of the Tissue Bank. The Pulse set of applications supports the collection, processing and distribution of blood and blood components. It is critical to running the NHSBT business. Separate instances of the Pulse application are also used by the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, and Jersey. The failure of Pulse for even a short period would significantly impact NHSBT's ability to meet the demand from hospitals and the patients they serve. NHSBT own the IPR for Pulse but the system is supported, developed and maintained by a managed service supplier. The requirement of this tender is for the ongoing provision of support, development and maintenance of these services. Additional information: Bravo Solutions Tender Portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ccb44c-ce16-492f-9eab-052ab64b43ab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
gerry.dulston@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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