Tender

Supply of GMP-Grade Reagents for GMP Production

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant department is inviting tenders for the supply of GMP-grade chemical reagents for GMP production. This procurement falls under the industry category of medical consumables and chemical reagents, with specific classifications including reagents for electrophoresis. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, having been published on 21st July 2025, with a closing date for submissions set for 22nd August 2025. This open procedure targets businesses worldwide as potential suppliers, offering opportunities for the provision of goods across regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 3rd November 2025 and conclude on 2nd November 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and distribution of high-grade chemical reagents, particularly those specialising in medical or chemical industries, though it should be noted that suitability criteria may exclude some SMEs and VCSEs. Given the substantial contract value ranging from £450,000 to £650,000, firms with the capacity to deliver quality GMP-grade reagents can benefit greatly from this procurement, potentially enhancing their market presence and expanding their business operations into diverse regions. Companies with a robust supply chain and expertise in chemical reagents production will find this procurement especially favourable for growth and collaboration with NHS Blood and Transplant.

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Notice Title

Supply of GMP-Grade Reagents for GMP Production

Notice Description

Supply of GMP-Grade Reagents for GMP Production Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d537a650-566e-4743-aca2-049e90784a7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f0f7412-da51-42bc-9fd9-c4ab5b37269a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

33696300 - Chemical reagents

33696600 - Reagents for electrophoresis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 4-5 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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