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Supply & Maintenance of Existing Cell Selection Systems

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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09 May 2025 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant, located in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply & Maintenance of Existing Cell Selection Systems." This contract involves the maintenance and supply of equipment and consumables for cell selection procedures within the Cellular & Molecular Therapies laboratories, essential for supporting haemopoietic stem cell transplantation. The procurement process was undertaken through an open procedure, with an overall contract value of £5,200,000. The tender was categorised under the industry of human blood, with the contract awarded to Miltenyi Biotec on 11th April 2025. The contract period spans from the 1st of April 2025 to the 31st of March 2029, and the services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in medical equipment maintenance and supply. Businesses involved in the healthcare sector, specifically those with experience in supporting complex medical processes like stem cell transplantation, would find the requirements aligning with their expertise. Engaging in such contracts not only aids in enhancing market reputation but also fosters financial growth through engagement with reputable public sector entities like the NHS. While this specific award has been allocated, understanding similar procurements can position businesses advantageously for future opportunities in the health services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & Maintenance of Existing Cell Selection Systems

Notice Description

The contract will cover maintenance of existing equipment and consumables for existing equipment to perform Cell Selection & Processing procedures. The Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories within NHS Blood and Transplant ( NHSBT) provide a range of services to support haemopoietic stem cell transplantation including collection, processing, and cryopreservation of stem cells. An important part of the services offered by CMT is the purification of stem cells and depletion of other cells, such as CD3+, TCRab, CD19+ cells, that may cause complications in the transplant procedures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c096103-23ed-448c-a6c2-2f3c403e7c73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81f0fd6-ccd4-42d8-b648-69c333151505
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141570 - Human blood

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
Rowena Thomas
Contact Email
rowena.thomas@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07553520488

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILTENYI BIOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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