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Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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25 Jun 2021 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NHS Blood & Transplant involves the tender for the supply of cold static perfusion fluid solutions, including three distinct lots: UW type solution, Perfadex type solution or equivalent, and other types of cold static perfusion fluid solutions. The open procurement method was used, with the contract notice published on 22 January 2021. The tender successfully reached the award stage with significant contracts being signed on 21 June 2021, showcasing a total contract value exceeding £8 million for various solutions crucial for organ transplantation across the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in medical consumables, particularly those focusing on perfusion solutions. Firms with expertise in supplying high-quality medical fluids, especially those capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined for organ preservation, would be well-placed to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the active bids were received from SMEs, indicating a competitive field that welcomes innovative solutions in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution

Notice Description

The award is for Supply of cold static Perfusion Fluid solution and it is split into lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid UW type solution Lot 2 - Supply of cold static fluid for lung perfusion (Perfadex type solution, or equivalent). Lot 3 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution other than UW type or Perfadex Plus type Contract notice published on 22 January 2021 with publication reference: 2021/S 000-001411. Please see section II.2.4 of each lot for detailed description of the procurement.

Lot Information

Supply of Perfusion fluid UW solution

NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of 16 organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for mobilising a retrieval team travelling to donor hospitals in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The NORS teams (13) use the fluids to preserve human organs (kidneys, liver, pancreas, heart and lungs) during retrieval, storage and transportation of the organ from the donor hospital to the transplant centre. The Tender was carried out by NHSBT to establish framework agreement(s) against which the NORS Centres will call-off without any further competition. The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid UW type solution Lot 2 - Supply of cold static fluid for lung perfusion (Perfadex type solution, or equivalent). Lot 3 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution other than UW type or Perfadex Plus

Supply of perfusion fluid Perfadex Plus (or equivalent) solution

NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of 16 organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for mobilising a retrieval team travelling to donor hospitals in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The NORS teams (13) use the fluids to preserve human organs (kidneys, liver, pancreas, heart and lungs) during retrieval, storage and transportation of the organ from the donor hospital to the transplant centre. The Tender was carried out by NHSBT to establish framework agreement(s) against which the NORS Centres will call-off without any further competition. The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid UW type solution Lot 2 - Supply of cold static fluid for lung perfusion (Perfadex type solution, or equivalent). Lot 3 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution other than UW type or Perfadex Plus

Supply of perfusion solutions other than UW or Perfadex Plus

NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of 16 organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for mobilising a retrieval team travelling to donor hospitals in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The NORS teams (13) use the fluids to preserve human organs (kidneys, liver, pancreas, heart and lungs) during retrieval, storage and transportation of the organ from the donor hospital to the transplant centre. The Tender was carried out by NHSBT to establish framework agreement(s) against which the NORS Centres will call-off without any further competition. The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid UW type solution Lot 2 - Supply of cold static fluid for lung perfusion (Perfadex type solution, or equivalent). Lot 3 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution other than UW type or Perfadex Plus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c02a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014519-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33621400 - Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions

33692400 - Perfusion solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,545,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BRIDGE TO LIFE (EUROPE

PHARMAPAL

XVIVO PERFUSION

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