Tender

Support of existing NHSBT owned Multi-Functional Apheresis Systems

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Tender

28 Jun 2024 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) Blood and Transplant is tendering for the maintenance, training, and consumables to support existing Extracorporeal Photopheresis machine platforms used by Therapeutic Apheresis Services. The contract is for a 2-year period with a possible 12-month extension. The tender value is £3,029,000, with a tender deadline of August 15, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with the contract period starting on February 1, 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing medical consumables, repair and maintenance services of medical equipment, and other therapeutic products to engage with NHSBT. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can participate in this tender, aimed at providing essential support to critical healthcare services. Businesses offering solutions in these industry categories should consider this procurement opportunity for potential growth and collaboration with the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Support of existing NHSBT owned Multi-Functional Apheresis 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 requirement for this procurement is for maintenance, training and consumables to support existing Extracorporeal Photopheresis machine platforms. This Contract is for a period of 2 years with one 12-month option to extend. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a68905a-5c14-449a-9592-9def50413510
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec7bdbf9-199a-4ddb-856d-66cfdb016f23
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33693000 - Other therapeutic products

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,029,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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