Planning

Technical Support of Donation Services Equipment

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (BRISTOL)

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Planning

28 Mar 2024 at 16:13

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol) is planning a tender for the provision of technical support for donation services equipment. The procurement falls under the medical furniture category with a total contract value of £8,000,000 GBP. The tender is in the planning stage, with a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. Interested suppliers have until 6th May 2024 to express their interest, and a supplier engagement meeting is scheduled for May/June 2024. The contract period is expected to start on 1st August 2024 and end on 31st July 2034.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical furniture, maintenance services, screens, and miscellaneous health services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Companies offering innovative, cost-effective, and quality solutions that meet the specific requirements for donation equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Support of Donation Services Equipment

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to: Alert potential suppliers that NHS Blood and Transplant intends to let contract(s) via a Framework with different Lots which support the collection of Whole Blood, Apheresis Donation, and Plasma for Medicine, and the provision of Therapeutic Apheresis Services, with provision of Donation Chairs/couches, patient couches and Session Screens. The future contract . NOTE: The estimated total value below is based on a maximum 10-year contract duration. The Framework will consist of the following lots: Lot 1 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 1 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) - Lot 2 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 2 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) - Lot 3 Supply of new chairs: for the collection for whole blood and plasma for medicine (including transport solutions if required) Lot 4 Apheresis Donation Chair: Supply of Chairs & Parts Lot 5 Apheresis patient Couch: Supply of Couch and Parts Lot 6 Maintenance & Repair Services (chairs, couches, trolleys, cabinets etc this is not an exhaustive list) Lot 7 Session Screens Supply - NHSBT wide NHSBT may require chairs to be redesigned based on the specifications - this will involve a design stage, further information will be available during the Supplier engagement days. The proposed solution's must be robust, hygienic, cost effective, space saving, have the ability to become portable, safe to operate and construction must be simple with minimal impact to operational processes. Donation Chairs: Across NHSBT there are a total 55 mobile teams (each supplied with approx 11 donation chairs) and 25 Static Donor Centre's (each supplied with approx 7 chairs). Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help inform our strategy/requirements, NHSBT would like to consult the market to establish the likely level of interest in order to proceed to scheduled engagement days. It is our intention to invite those organisations who express an interest in this PIN to a supplier engagement meeting to be held in May/June 2024. Please express your interest by 6th May 2024 to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d1fc570-945a-4c57-a738-2fefd149c00b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c6f941-075a-458c-801b-0139b82d8b88
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

32351200 - Screens

33192100 - Beds for medical use

33192300 - Medical furniture except beds and tables

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (BRISTOL)
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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