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Blood Transport Containers

NHS Blood and Transplant

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Jul 2022 at 15:39

Tender Notice
Planning

13 Jul 2021 at 15:47

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently conducting a tender for the supply of specialized Blood Transport Containers, aimed at maintaining the appropriate temperature of donated human blood and platelet concentrates during transit. This procurement, classified under the goods category and identified by the CPV code 34221000, has an estimated value of £1.8 million. The tender period is active and submissions must be received by 17:00 on 17 August 2022, following the restricted procedure method. Interested parties must also note that the intended contract will run for an initial period of five years with an option for a five-year extension. The containers must meet stringent performance criteria regarding temperature maintenance and system efficiency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers in the medical device and transportation sector, particularly those specializing in temperature-controlled logistics solutions. Companies that have expertise in the design and development of robust, hygienic, and cost-effective transport containers would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, as NHSBT engages with prospective suppliers, there is potential for businesses to engage in discussions about their capabilities and solutions, which may inform future procurement initiatives in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blood Transport Containers

Notice Description

NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) requires a container to transport and maintain temperature of donated human whole blood and platelet concentrates. The proposed solution must be robust, hygienic, cost effective,space saving, simple and safe to operate. Manufacturers will be required to provide validation data showing details of container temperature performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSBT requires a transport container solution for the movement of donated whole blood, platelets and plasma from a component donation centre to an NHSBT manufacturing centre or stock holding unit. The preferred transport containers will not require temperature stabilisation materials but an integral phase change material may be acceptable with the minimal amount of pre-conditioning.This Framework Contract is for a period of 5 years with option to extend for up to 5 further years . It is the intension of NHSBT to award a Framework contract by December 2022 and will be available for other Blood Services to utilize. Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.

Renewal: Discretionary contract extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c77f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019673-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

34221000 - Special-purpose mobile containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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