Tender

NHSBT1261 Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Tender

02 Dec 2019 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) is currently seeking suppliers for the tender titled "NHSBT1261 Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance." This procurement falls within the healthcare industry, specifically relating to software and information systems critical for their Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services (DTS). The tender process is at the 'Tender' stage, with submissions required by 10th January 2020. The services will support the Hematos system, vital for blood donor and patient testing, with the intended contract period lasting from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure above the threshold, providing access for all eligible suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software and data management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in software development, maintenance, and regulatory compliance in healthcare would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process can help these businesses expand their footprint within the public sector, especially in services tied to vital health and diagnostic processes.

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Notice Title

NHSBT1261 Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Hematos is a blood donor and patient testing system, supporting the bulk of NHSBT's Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services (DTS) Directorate. As a system it records immuno-genetic test data including red cell, HLA and HPA types to support all of the DTS "Specialist Services" functions: Red Cell Immunohaematology, International Blood Group Reference Laboratory, Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, Cellular and Molecular Therapies, Stem Cell Donation and Transplantation (SCDT). Hematos additionally supports the National Bacteriology Laboratory (NBL). In the SCDT function Hematos is used to support the collection, processing and distribution of stem cell and cord blood products and the creation and maintenance of a searchable registry of potential adult bone marrow/stem cell donors and a searchable bank of cord blood donations. Hematos is critical to all aspects of business as usual within DTS, and to the delivery of the strategic plans for 2014-20. The requirement of this tender is for the ongoing provision of support and, in response to changing business circumstances such as new/amended regulations, maintenance services for these systems. Additional information: Bravo Solutions Tender Portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1d9d77b-ef4f-4244-8795-e622462a4068
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4edb86a4-1b57-4cc0-935d-c0be1706dda5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gerry.dulston@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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