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Frozen Plasma Logistics

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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24 Nov 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Frozen Plasma Logistics" contracting opportunity, conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), has reached the award stage. The procurement, classified under the warehousing services industry category with CPV code 63122000, is specific to the United Kingdom, notably involving facilities in Bristol. This open procurement process, identified under the procedure of "open procedure (above threshold)", culminated with a contract valued at GBP 4,500,000, commencing on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2029. Key dates in the process included the tender period ending on 3rd February 2025 and the award being published on 24th November 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and warehousing, particularly those capable of handling specialised needs such as the transportation and storage of frozen plasma. Given the procurement's allowance for SMEs, companies like Pulleyn Transport Limited, which operates on an SME scale, are well-positioned to engage in such contracts. Businesses with expertise in efficient logistics solutions crucial to healthcare services can leverage this opportunity to expand or solidify their position in the market. Additionally, firms with a strong operational base or strategic presence in the UK will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Frozen Plasma Logistics

Notice Description

Frozen Plasma Logistics Call off Contract Additional information: The Call off contract covers only National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43c7e5cb-8284-4d2a-acac-b17a03c7b372
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4f373f-32d3-46ec-af5c-a51f1174b750
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63122000 - Warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

PULLEYN TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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