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Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) specific Antibody detection and definition systems

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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04 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) seeking suppliers for Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) specific antibody detection and definition systems, classified under biomedical equipment. The contract has reached the award stage, with a total value of £7,020,000 for the HLA Antibody Detection and Definition Systems lot, awarded to both Immucor and VH Bio Ltd. The secondary lot for the maintenance of existing Luminex systems has a value of £123,000 and was awarded to Immucor. The framework agreement, which is effective for four years, applies to a deliverable network across six locations in the UK, including Birmingham and Newcastle, and must comply with the open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biomedical equipment and related services, particularly those involved in histocompatibility, immunogenetics, or medical equipment maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger suppliers with expertise in HLA antibody testing and laboratory technologies would be well-positioned to compete. As the NHSBT will collaborate closely with successful suppliers, those who can deliver efficient, timely, and cost-effective solutions are likely to succeed in this competitive market.

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Notice Title

Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) specific Antibody detection and definition systems

Notice Description

Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) is a strategic business function of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) that provides a portfolio of testing and advice which supports the diagnosis and/ or treatment of a variety of medical conditions in the following clinical areas: - Solid organ transplantation and clinical advice for donor selection - Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and clinical advice for donor selection - Blood transfusion and transfusion reactions (SHOT) - Platelet refractoriness and provision of HLA/ HPA selected components - Platelet immunology - Granulocyte immunology - Immunogenetics including diagnostic testing and pharmacogenetics - Haematopoietic stem cell donor registry typing NHSBT require Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) antibody detection and definition systems. This is to ensure compatibility between donors and recipients of HLA selected platelets, haematopoietic stem cells for transplantation and solid organ transplantation (renal, liver and cardiothoracic). We must be able to perform HLA antibody detection and definition in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve. We will work with the successful suppliers to realise this ambition and to perform HLA rapid typing in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve. For NHSBT these services are supplied through a national network of six laboratories located at Birmingham, Bristol, Colindale, Newcastle, Sheffield and Tooting. Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and Welsh Blood Service (WBS) are allowed to utilise this agreement. The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - HLA Antibody Detection and Definition Systems - awarded to VH Bio Ltd and Immucor Lot 2 - Maintenance of Existing Luminex Systems - awarded to Immucor

Lot Information

HLA Antibody Detection and Definition Systems

Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) is a strategic business function of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) that provides a portfolio of testing and advice which supports the diagnosis and/ or treatment of a variety of medical conditions in the following clinical areas: - Solid organ transplantation and clinical advice for donor selection - Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and clinical advice for donor selection - Blood transfusion and transfusion reactions (SHOT) - Platelet refractoriness and provision of HLA/ HPA selected components - Platelet immunology - Granulocyte immunology - Immunogenetics including diagnostic testing and pharmacogenetics - Haematopoietic stem cell donor registry typing NHSBT require Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) antibody detection and definition systems. This is to ensure compatibility between donors and recipients of HLA selected platelets, haematopoietic stem cells for transplantation and solid organ transplantation (renal, liver and cardiothoracic). We must be able to perform HLA antibody detection and definition in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve. We will work with the successful suppliers to realise this ambition and to perform HLA rapid typing in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve. For NHSBT these services are supplied through a national network of six laboratories located at Birmingham, Bristol, Colindale, Newcastle, Sheffield and Tooting. Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and Welsh Blood Service (WBS) are allowed to utilise this agreement. The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - HLA Antibody Detection and Definition Systems - awarded to VH Bio Ltd and Immucor Lot 2 - Maintenance of Existing Luminex Systems - awarded to Immucor

Maintenance of Existing Luminex Systems

Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) is a strategic business function of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) that provides a portfolio of testing and advice which supports the diagnosis and/ or treatment of a variety of medical conditions in the following clinical areas: - Solid organ transplantation and clinical advice for donor selection - Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and clinical advice for donor selection - Blood transfusion and transfusion reactions (SHOT) - Platelet refractoriness and provision of HLA/ HPA selected components - Platelet immunology - Granulocyte immunology - Immunogenetics including diagnostic testing and pharmacogenetics - Haematopoietic stem cell donor registry typing NHSBT require Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) antibody detection and definition systems. This is to ensure compatibility between donors and recipients of HLA selected platelets, haematopoietic stem cells for transplantation and solid organ transplantation (renal, liver and cardiothoracic). We must be able to perform HLA antibody detection and definition in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve. We will work with the successful suppliers to realise this ambition and to perform HLA rapid typing in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve. For NHSBT these services are supplied through a national network of six laboratories located at Birmingham, Bristol, Colindale, Newcastle, Sheffield and Tooting. Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and Welsh Blood Service (WBS) are allowed to utilise this agreement. The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - HLA Antibody Detection and Definition Systems - awarded to VH Bio Ltd and Immucor Lot 2 - Maintenance of Existing Luminex Systems - awarded to Immucor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029880
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004395-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,143,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

IMMUCOR

VH BIO

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