Planning

Prior Information Notice 2 - Domestic Plasma Fractionation

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

14 Jan 2022 at 12:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Domestic Plasma Fractionation as part of its planning stage for procurement. The engagement end date is set for 31st January 2022. This procurement process falls within the goods category and involves the plasma fractionation market, specifically focusing on blood products. Interested organisations are encouraged to register their interest via the provided link and will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement prior to accessing the associated Request for Information (RFI). The PIN also invites responses to a questionnaire due by the same deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in blood product services and those involved in the plasma processing sector. Companies with expertise in toll fractionation services or similar domains would be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement with NHS England and NHS Blood and Transplant will allow organisations to provide valuable feedback and insights, potentially leading to future contracting opportunities. Moreover, the structured discussions planned during the weeks leading up to the deadline could further facilitate partnerships and collaborations within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice 2 - Domestic Plasma Fractionation

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE), in conjunction with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has published this Prior Information Notice (PIN) in relation to Domestic Plasma Fractionation. This PIN follows the previous PIN: 2021/S 000-018730 The PIN and associated Request for Information (RFI) seek to gather further information and feedback from the plasma fractionation market, as recognised experts, to inform NHSE's strategy to contract for toll fractionation services (or similar services that would satisfy NHSE's requirements) using UK domestic plasma. Interested organisations can access the PIN and register their interest here https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Once registered, you will be invited to sign a tripartite non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before being provided access to the RFI, which we will be making available, subject to the NDA, If you signed an NDA for the previous PIN you will not be asked to complete this again. We are requesting that the questionnaire included in the RFI is completed and returned by 13:00 on the 31st January 2022. We will also be making time available for individual organisation discussions with NHSE and NHSBT w/c 17th and 24th January 2022 should this be considered helpful.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb3a38-0a25-4edd-9b6e-118fbccef5c4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141510 - Blood products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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