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Support of existing Column Agglutination Testing (CAT) equipment

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) focuses on the support and maintenance of existing Column Agglutination Testing (CAT) equipment, classified under medical consumables. Located in Bristol, UK, this tender is currently at the Award stage, with the contract set to run for a duration of two years, starting from 1st August 2022 and ending on 31st July 2023. The procurement method employed was a negotiated procedure, awarded to Bio-Rad Laboratories Ltd for a total value of £2,900,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and consumables, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise with Column Agglutination Technology. Companies involved in the supply of blood-testing reagents, repair services, and other relevant medical consumables will find this procurement particularly advantageous, especially given the exclusive nature of the supplier requirements outlined by NHSBT. Engaging in this sector could accelerate business growth, especially for firms with capabilities aligned to servicing NHSBT's specialised needs.

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Notice Title

Support of existing Column Agglutination Testing (CAT) equipment

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

ed Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) is a specialist function within the Diagnostics and Therapeutic Services Directorate of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). The RCI Reference Laboratories provide antibody resolution and red cell typing on samples referred from Hospital Transfusion Laboratories, clinics, and other departments within NHSBT. Reference services are provided from Birmingham, Colindale, Filton (Bristol), Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield and Tooting. Column Agglutination Technology (CAT) equipment is in use in RCI laboratories to achieve the testing described above, the equipment in use is supplied by Bio-Rad and includes IH-1000 analysers, centrifuges, and incubators to support manual testing using Bio-Rad consumables. NHSBT published a PIN in October 2018 under OJEU Reference: 2018/S 199-450157. During pre-engagement, due to an ongoing strategic review of capital allocation in NHSBT, the Authority was required to re-consider the procurement strategy. NHSBT has currently a requirement for maintenance and bespoke consumables for the existing Column Agglutination Technology (CAT) equipment. The market is currently limited to one supplier only that is able to meet NHSBT's requirements for this tender. The supply of maintenance and consumables is needed to meet the current and future needs of NHSBT, in a cost effective manner. Therefore, following a negotiated procedure NHSBT awarded a 2 year agreement with 1 year option to extend for the support of existing Column Agglutination Testing systems (IH-1000 machines) to Bio-Rad Laboratories Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030558
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032225-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

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
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
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

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

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