Tender

Supply of cold static Perfusion Fluid solution

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Tender

25 Jan 2021 at 16:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of cold static perfusion fluid solutions is initiated by NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), a key commissioner for the National Organ Retrieval Service in the UK. The tender, identified as 'tender_200119/920607', is currently at the tender stage and aims to establish a framework agreement for the supply of medical consumables, specifically within the medical industry. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 24th February 2021, and the total estimated value of the contract is £5,800,000. The procurement follows an open procedure and involves multiple lots covering different types of perfusion fluids required for organ preservation during transportation and storage.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the medical supplies sector, to engage in public procurement. Companies specialising in manufacturing perfusion solutions, including those offering products equivalent to UW and Perfadex types, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Potential bidders should prepare to demonstrate how their offerings meet the criteria outlined by NHSBT, as the contract will be awarded based on the most economically advantageous tender. Overall, this represents a chance for businesses to grow by securing a place in a vital supply chain supporting organ transplantation services across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of cold static Perfusion Fluid solution

Notice Description

NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of 16 organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for mobilising a retrieval team travelling to donor hospitals in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The NORS teams (13) use the fluids to preserve human organs (kidneys, liver, pancreas, heart and lungs) during retrieval, storage and transportation of the organ from the donor hospital to the transplant centre. The Tender is being carried out by NHSBT to establish framework agreement(s) against which the NORS Centres will call-off without any further competition. The procurement is split into lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid UW type solution Lot 2 - Supply of cold static fluid for lung perfusion (Perfadex type solution, or equivalent). Lot 3 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution other than UW type or Perfadex Plus The award of this framework agreement will be on the basis of most economically advantageous tender as per the criteria set out in the Invitation To Tender guidance document available on Bravo (ref. NHSBT1257, itt_1398). No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract indeed there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Additional information: Details can be accessed via https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk/ under project_834 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution (itt_1398, 1442, 1443, 1475)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c264164-8951-4794-8235-7a887e1dc1c7
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

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33621400 - Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions

33692400 - Perfusion solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2021 - 14 Jun 2025 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
marta.drozdzowska@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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