Tender

Supply of Cyropreservation Freezing Bag

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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27 Mar 2018 at 07:53

Tender

17 Jan 2018 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) is currently inviting tenders for the supply of Cryopreservation Freezing Bags, a medical consumable essential for the preservation of human tissue products at its Speke, Liverpool site. This open procurement process, valued at £100,000, is in the Tender stage, having been published on 17 January 2018. The tender period will conclude on 13 April 2018, with the contract set to commence in June 2018 and run until May 2021. The products must meet specific business and functional requirements as outlined by NHSBT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs engaged in the manufacture of medical consumables, particularly those specialising in cryopreservation and associated technologies. Suppliers that can offer compliant and high-quality cryopreservation products are well-positioned to compete for this contract, enhancing their visibility and business growth within the healthcare sector. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the necessary standards and are ready to deliver to a range of delivery addresses, including the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

Supply of Cyropreservation Freezing Bag

Notice Description

NHSBT TES Production and Reagents are located at the Speke, Liverpool site. Both NHSBT TES and Reagents are departments within the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Directorate of National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). Cryopreservation packaging bags are used routinely as part of the cryopreservation of a range of different human tissue products alongside cryoprotectant solution so must conform to the business and functional requirements listed below. These products are produced under license from the HTA. NHSBT Reagents manufacture a range of In Vitro Diagnostic devices and applies the CE mark (where appropriate) in accordance with 98/79/EC. Cryopreservation bags are used to store red cells with cryoprotectant solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75efb568-5aa7-4105-9773-ecee1697d4e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e847c8-8325-437d-a65c-8882ea00aeaa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Lindsay Gamlin
Contact Email
lindsay.gamlin@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+441179217220

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH BRISTOL PARK
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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