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Support of existing NHSBT owned Extracorporial Photopheresis Systems

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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19 Dec 2024 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) organisation has awarded a contract titled "Support of existing NHSBT owned Extracorporial Photopheresis Systems." This procurement falls under the industry category of medical consumables, with an additional focus on repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment. The procurement process has completed the award stage, with the contract being valued at £8,000,000. The contract duration is set for two years, starting on 1 February 2025 and ending on 31 January 2028, with an optional 12-month extension. The services covered by this contract will be provided across multiple locations in England and South Wales, including major hubs such as Bristol, London, Oxford, and Manchester, as well as several spoke sites like Cardiff and Plymouth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the medical equipment maintenance and training sector. Companies that specialise in medical consumables, repair, and maintenance services, especially those with experience in handling extracorporeal photopheresis systems, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract offers a substantial value and a relatively long duration, providing a stable revenue stream and the potential for extended engagement. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses enhance their portfolio and credibility within the highly specialised medical services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support of existing NHSBT owned Extracorporial Photopheresis Systems

Notice Description

The Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) function operates within the Clinical Services directorate of NHSBT. Multi-disciplinary TAS teams operate from eight regional hub units and three 3 spoke sites that are based within Acute NHS Trusts across England and South Wales. Each unit provides a portfolio of therapeutic treatments to both adult and paediatric patients from across a range of clinical specialities. Included in the TAS portfolio of therapeutic procedures is Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) which is provided from four of the TAS hub units (Bristol, London, Oxford, and Manchester) as well as all three of the spoke sites (the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Cardiff and The Vale Health Board and Plymouth University Hospitals Trust). The ECP system's utilised by the TAS teams are able to perform both adult and paediatric procedures and have an integral clinical grade light box. The contract award is for maintenance, training and consumables to support existing Therakos CellEx Extracorporeal Photopheresis machine platforms. This Contract is for a period of 2 years with one 12-month option to extend. Additional information: This contract has been awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-898e0fc6-2b8b-4df0-87bf-4dd294286122
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3947cbe-d0ba-44be-b479-85472f2ae569
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,173,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Samantha Rix
Contact Email
samantha.rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07385972251

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

THERAKOS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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