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Supply of cold static Perfusion Fluid solution

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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30 Jun 2021 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is conducting a procurement process for the supply of cold static Perfusion Fluid solutions, essential for the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS) which operates across England, Wales, and Scotland. This tender involves the award of a framework agreement to be utilised by 16 organ retrieval centres, with an estimated total value of £8,545,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the contract duration set from 21 June 2021 to 20 June 2025, following a planning period that concluded on 24 February 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the medical supplies sector, particularly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in medical consumables and perfusion solutions. Companies that produce perfusion fluids, including those that can offer UW solutions or alternatives such as Perfadex, will find themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement. Engaging with NHSBT could enhance providers' visibility and credibility in the healthcare supply market.

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Notice Title

Supply of cold static Perfusion Fluid solution

Notice Description

NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of 16 organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for mobilising a retrieval team travelling to donor hospitals in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The NORS teams (13) use the fluids to preserve human organs (kidneys, liver, pancreas, heart and lungs) during retrieval, storage and transportation of the organ from the donor hospital to the transplant centre. The Tender was carried out by NHSBT to establish framework agreement(s) against which the NORS Centres will call-off without any further competition. An opportunity notice was published on Contracts Finder on 25 January 2021 with procurement reference: tender_200119/920607 The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid UW type solution Lot 2 - Supply of cold static fluid for lung perfusion (Perfadex type solution, or equivalent). Lot 3 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution other than UW type or Perfadex Plus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-513fce91-f898-4864-8b0e-e1013830b557
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/092c576b-0f12-495d-b705-72c392d46e30
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


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33621400 - Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions

33692400 - Perfusion solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,545,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,545,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2021 - 20 Jun 2025 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
3
Supplier Names

BRIDGE TO LIFE (EUROPE

PHARMAPAL

XVIVO PERFUSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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