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Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

NHS Blood and Transplant

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24 Nov 2025 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework" was conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, based in Bristol, UK. This tender, classified under the industry category "Warehousing services," reached the award stage, marking its completion. The procurement process followed an open procedure, appropriate for contracts above threshold values. The key contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029. The tender was intended to serve multiple blood services in the UK and Ireland. Notably, the final award was announced on 24th November 2025, after the award was made active on 13th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Pulleyn Transport Limited, which was awarded the contract valued at GBP 2,600,000. Companies specialising in logistics and warehousing services, especially those capable of handling climate-controlled requirements, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. With a total framework value of GBP 4,500,000, there remains potential for additional suppliers to become involved, underscoring the project's expansive scope. This framework offers businesses a stable, long-term opportunity in the public health logistics sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

Notice Description

Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework Additional information: The framework covers all Blood services listed blow; National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), The Welsh Blood Service (WBS), the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and the Republic of Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec7b0631-7d5e-49e9-9a64-fb8820e8ba0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bced22a-3661-4ad4-85aa-1a45fb5308e0
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63122000 - Warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Pulleyn Transport Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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