Planning

RFI Soft Market Testing for Blood Collection Services - Arm Cleansing Systems

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Planning

14 May 2020 at 09:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant, located in Filton, Bristol, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI Soft Market Testing for Blood Collection Services - Arm Cleansing Systems." This initiative aims to potentially re-tender Arm Cleansing System products and services. Key milestones include the engagement end date, which is set for 14th July 2020. The procurement falls under the category of medicinal products for blood and blood-forming organs, with opportunities available for delivery within the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare and medical services sector, particularly those specialising in products for blood donation and transfusion services. Companies with experience in international blood service practices and compliance with infection control guidelines, especially those utilising chlorhexidine and alcohol solutions, would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties are encouraged to register within the BRAVO Jagger e-tendering system to participate in this market engagement and share their insights on enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of blood collection services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI Soft Market Testing for Blood Collection Services - Arm Cleansing Systems

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking to potentially re-tender Blood Collection Services' Arm Cleansing System products and services. We would like to hear from organisations that would be willing to share and explore new ways to develop a safe, cost effective, sustainable and flexible service related to this project. To assist NHSBT in the development of their outline business case proposals and in formulation of procurement documentation, the NHSBT is seeking, and would be grateful for, written responses to a number of questions set out in this Soft Market Testing Questionnaire contained within this Request For Information. Some of the main areas being explored are the following, but this is not an exhaustive list: Supplier's experience and knowledge in terms of delivering products and services to other countries eg, Australian, American Red Cross, Canadian and Flanders Blood Services. What experience do you have with other countries' practices and describe how the non-UK service solutions can comply with by JPAC (Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee) and best practice in skin disinfection as defined in evidence based practice in Infection Control Guidelines Version 3 (EPIC3) commissioned by the United Kingdom Department of Health (DoH) which recommends a solution of chlorhexidine and alcohol should be used. Please complete registration within the BRAVO Jagger e-tendering system and open event number itt_1482 - RFI Soft Market Testing Questionnaire for Arm Cleansing Systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e04a061b-3d7e-4e3e-bedf-9df6afe1816e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b2dd18-ba73-40a6-89ac-7118fe5449bf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33621000 - Medicinal products for the blood and blood-forming organs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Jane Iles
Contact Email
jane.iles@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179217230

Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON, 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

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