Award

Supply of Transfer bags - Reagent Production

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) for the supply of transfer bags was recently awarded on 4th December 2025. This tender falls under the industry category of blood bags, classified using the CPV scheme (33141613), and is part of an open procedure above the threshold. The contract concerns NHSBT in Bristol, UK, with the award resulting in a contract period starting from 1st January 2026 and ending on 31st December 2033. The buyer, NHSBT, previously ran the tender process which closed on 17th November 2023, marking an organized timeline for validation leading to the contract award.

This procurement creates a significant opportunity for SMEs willing to engage with healthcare supply chains, such as FeelAssured Ltd, the awarded supplier. With a contract value stretching to £402,917.25, enterprises that specialise in manufacturing or supplying medical consumables, particularly blood bags, would find potential growth opportunities by meeting NHSBT requirements. Enhanced by the open procurement method, this tender was accessible to various eligible organisations, making it ideal for businesses with pertinent expertise and capability in medical goods production. The strategic long-term contract could facilitate sustained business relations and increased market presence within the UK health sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Transfer bags - Reagent Production

Notice Description

Supply of Transfer bags - Reagent Production Additional information: The contract covers National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) only. The tender for this service closed in November 2023, following a validation period we are now awarding the contract to commence January 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfca687c-540f-427b-a635-1c120940ca49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcc2960-76c2-453a-bb95-88d15b84b627
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141613 - Blood bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,130 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£402,917 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEELASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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