Tender

Maintenance and Repair of Existing Rapid Plasma Freezers

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Tender

20 Apr 2020 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant is seeking tenders for the maintenance and repair of existing Rapid Plasma Freezers, with the contract title "Maintenance and Repair of Existing Rapid Plasma Freezers." This procurement falls under the category of medical equipment repair and maintenance services and is situated in Bristol, England. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 20 May 2020. The contract is intended to commence on 1 November 2020, and is valued at £388,000. The procurement method employed for this contract is an open procedure, which is applicable for contracts above threshold levels.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair, particularly those that can offer cost-effective and efficient solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, making it an ideal fit for businesses within the healthcare services industry. As the contract requires a high degree of operational compatibility and safety, companies with experience in the specific technology used by NHSBT, such as the PlasmaFrost systems from Angeletoni Life Science, may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Repair of Existing Rapid Plasma Freezers

Notice Description

NHSBT utilises Rapid Plasma Freezers in the manufacture of plasma and cryoprecipitate components.The current Rapid Plasma Freezing equipment in use in NHSBT is the PlasmaFrost, manufactured by Angeletoni Life Science. The contract with the current supplier Medical Supply Company (MSC), expires on 31 October 2020. It is recommended that a new contract for maintenance and repair of existing Rapid Plasma Freezers commence 1 November 2020. Any proposed solution for this agreement must be cost effective, simple, safe and conducive to the current operational requirements. The award of this contract will be to the most economically advantageous tender on the basis of the criteria set out in the Invitation to Tender Guidance document available on Bravo (ref. NHSBT1311). No Business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting contract and there is no guarantee that a contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc will be paid if a tender or resulting contract is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3e10ab-4b3b-4866-a7cf-316796e19d57
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£388,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & 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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