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Supply of Copper Sulphate Solution

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Award

28 May 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant has completed a public procurement process for the supply of Copper Sulphate Solution, classified under blood-testing reagents. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication, indicating that it was awarded directly due to the specific technical requirements met solely by VWR International Limited, the chosen supplier. The contract was signed on 22 April 2021, with a total value of £700,000. The procurement was initiated as part of the healthcare industry and falls under the jurisdiction of the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in healthcare goods, particularly those supplying testing reagents and related products. The direct nature of this procurement implies a strong reliance on technical qualifications and compliance with regulatory standards, thereby favouring businesses with the capability and certification to meet the stringent healthcare requirements outlined by the NHS. Companies with proven ability in medical supply and quality control are particularly well-suited to enter similar procurement arenas in the future.

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Notice Title

Supply of Copper Sulphate Solution

Notice Description

Supply of Copper Sulphate Solution

Procurement Information

VWR International Limited carry out the preparation, quality control testing, storage & transportation of bulk product and dispensing, storage and transportation of end-stage product in compliance with Article 9(1) and Annex III of Council Directive 98/79/EC, for which NHSBT hold the certification of the device under the Medical Devices Regulations 2002. There are consequently no other suppliers in the market that would be able to provide suitable evidence to meet this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012098-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20214 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
jo.murphy@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWR INTERNATIONAL

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