Planning

Managed Service for Bacterial Screening of Platelets

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

16 Jun 2021 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant is initiating a procurement process for a "Managed Service for Bacterial Screening of Platelets". This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on microbiological cultures. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with proposals due by Thursday, 1st July 2021. The service will be required across multiple locations, including Filton (Bristol), Manchester, and Colindale (London), to support the production of approximately 280,000 adult therapeutic doses of platelets annually. The estimated value of the contract is £12,000,000, and interested suppliers should contact Paul Jones via email for further information.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in automated screening and laboratory services. Companies capable of providing high-throughput automated systems and related support services, such as calibration, integration with existing NHS systems, and consumables, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to foster supplier engagement through virtual supplier days, enhancing communication with market providers, which can lead to further business opportunities in the evolving healthcare landscape.

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Notice Title

Managed Service for Bacterial Screening of Platelets

Notice Description

NHSBT are looking for a fully integrated, high throughput automated bacterial screening system which can detect bacterial contamination in platelet components. The system will be utilised in Filton (Bristol), Manchester and Colindale (London) where approximately 280, 000 adult therapeutic doses of platelets each year are manufactured. NHSBT are seeking to engage with suppliers who can provide this through a managed service.If you are interested in providing this service then please contact Paul Jones (Paul.Jones@nhsbt.nhs.uk ) by Thursday 1st July 2021 with details of your system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSBT are looking for a fully integrated, high throughput, automated bacterial screening system which can detect bacterial contamination in platelet components. The system will be utilised in Filton (Bristol), Manchester and Colindale (London) where approximately 280, 000 adult therapeutic doses of platelets each year are manufactured. NHSBT are seeking to engage with suppliers who can provide this through a managed service. The System must be CE/UKCA marked.Additional requirements to be included with the managed service include:* Calibrated temperature monitoring* Ability to integrate with NHSBT information management system* Alerting software (for positive results, hardware errors, temperature excursions)* Consumables (including sterile sampling connecting devices)It is NHSBT's intention to engage with the market to gather detailed information about the market's capabilities. The format for this will be communicated to those that respond to this PIN. Virtual Supplier engagement days are due two-fold with a Webinar and individual supplier presentation days to be held thereafter. If you are interested in this requirement, please email Paul.Jones@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 1200 hours on Thursday 1st July 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bc6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013561-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

43411000 - Sorting and screening machines

48921000 - Automation system

71632000 - Technical testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Paul Jones
Contact Email
paul.jones@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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