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Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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20 Aug 2021 at 11:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant has awarded a contract titled "Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis." This procurement falls under the medical consumables industry category and is located in England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the award completed on 13th July 2021. The contract, valued at £99,500, has a duration of two years, starting from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2023, with two additional one-year extension options. The tender period concluded on 20th April 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs in the medical supplies and equipment sector, particularly those specialising in therapeutic products and maintenance services. Businesses capable of supplying consumables and offering repair and maintenance for medical equipment would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts can lead to ongoing partnerships with NHS Trusts, enhancing the growth potential of suppliers in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis

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. Treatments provided include: Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP), Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) Collection, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (PEX), Red Cell Exchange (RCE), Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal, Platelet / White Cell Depletion and Lymphocyte Collection. The requirement for this procurement was for the supply of consumables and maintenance of the existing ART Universal machines. An opportunity notice was published on Contracts Finder on 19th March 2021 with procurement reference: tender_265689/932535 As a result of the tender, a Framework Agreement for Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend has been awarded to Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adf9f99e-7e39-4dfd-9ce7-49d47900cce7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2490df-e5dc-49c3-8b7a-467ce14e1672
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33693000 - Other therapeutic products

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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