Tender

Support of existing NHSBT Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) systems

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 15:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by NHS Blood & Transplant for the title "Support of existing NHSBT Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) systems". This opportunity falls within the medical consumables industry category and is primarily located in England and South Wales. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 13 April 2021. The contract, valued at £3,606,000, will run from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2023, and aims to source machine consumables and maintenance services for Extracorporeal Photopheresis systems used in various NHS Trusts.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that provide medical consumables and maintenance services, especially those with experience in supplying the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an ideal chance for innovative firms specialising in medical equipment and related services. Businesses that can effectively meet the technical requirements and demonstrate reliability in the healthcare supply chain would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support of existing NHSBT Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) 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 to source machine consumables and maintenance services to support existing Extracorporeal Photopheresis machine platforms. This Framework Agreement is for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend. It is the intension of NHSBT to award a Framework Agreement for these requirements by August 2021. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement: any NHS Authority or Trust and Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a22332b-c379-4431-8ff8-67a9a849c944
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£3,606,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 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
BS43 7QH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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