Planning

Xray Irradiation Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Sep 2024 at 15:09

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

05 Jul 2024 at 11:24

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Xray Irradiation Services." This framework agreement, with an estimated value of £6,300,000, covers services such as the supply and maintenance of new X-ray irradiators, maintenance of existing X-ray and gamma irradiators, dose mapping, and the transport and disposal of gamma irradiators. Both the Welsh Blood Service, Scottish Blood Service, and Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service will participate. The procurement process will follow an open procedure and the contract period is set from 1 October 2024 to 30 June 2028. Important dates include a future notice date on 26 August 2024, and the primary service location is Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender provides multiple opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, which are encouraged to participate. Businesses specialising in the manufacturing, repair, and maintenance of X-ray and gamma irradiation equipment, as well as those offering specialised transport and disposal services, would be well-suited to compete. By securing a place in this framework, companies can benefit from long-term partnership opportunities with multiple UK blood services, ensuring a consistent demand for their products and services. Queries regarding this procurement should be directed to Tennille Madigan at NHSBT.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Xray Irradiation Services

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of services across a range of Lots for Blood Irradiation - Xray and Gamma. This Framework will be utilised until the Home Office FieldFare project and accompanying supply contracts are live. Participating Authority's are: Welsh Blood Service Scottish Blood Service Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service The services required are: Lot 1: Supply & Maintenance of New Xray Irradiators Lot 2: Maintenance of existing Xray Irradiators Lot 3: Maintenance of existing Gamma Irradiators Lot 4: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Xray Lot 5: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Gamma Lot 6: Transport & Disposal of Gamma Irradiators This process is to initially ensure capable Suppliers are available to the Authority/participating Authority's as and when required. A mini competition will take place for any future purchasing whereby Suppliers will be required to satisfy the technical specification in full including all PASS/FAIL mandatory, quality requirements and submit their commercial offer. Information will be supplied at the next stage - call for competition. Please direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da13ac2-79f3-4cca-b19f-3babed83973a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 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
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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