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International Blood Pack 1

NHS Blood and Transplant

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2023 at 13:40

Award Notice
Tender

11 Feb 2022 at 14:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organization has completed the procurement process for the "International Blood Pack 1" tender, which falls under the "Blood bags" industry category. The tender had an initial term of £99,000,000 excluding VAT, with a total potential value of £155,000,000 excluding VAT if all extension options are exercised. The procurement stage was marked as "award," and the award was granted on 25th August 2023 to multiple suppliers for 'Whole Blood Collection Systems' and 'Ancillary Processing Systems.' The location of delivery includes the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies industry, particularly those specializing in blood collection systems and processing equipment. Both large and small suppliers had the chance to compete, with a focus on compliance to technical specifications and cost considerations as award criteria. Suppliers who can provide high-quality blood collection and processing systems would be well-suited to participate in tenders like these, which aim to support critical healthcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Blood Pack 1

Notice Description

International Blood Pack 1 (IBP1) Whole Blood Collection Systems and Ancillary Processing Systems and associated support services:<br/>A Framework Agreement with the following Blood Establishments as beneficiaries - NHS Blood and Transplant; the Welsh Blood Service (WBS); the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS); the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS); the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (ARCL), the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) and the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.

Lot Information

Lot 2: Ancillary Processing Systems

Ancillary Blood Processing Systems, comprising the following sub-lots:
* 2a. Quadruple transfer System for the storage of platelets for neonatal use.
* 2b. Quadruple transfer System for the storage of frozen plasma for neonatal use.
* 2c. Quadruple transfer System for the storage of red cells for neonatal use.
* 2d. Sextuplet transfer System for the storage of red cells for neonatal use.
* 2e. Single transfer pack.
* 2f. Cryoprecipitate pooling System.
* 2g. Plasma filter System, single storage pack.
* 2i. In-process filter System for platelets (linear configuration).
* 2j. In-process filter System for platelets incorporating integral sampling device (linear
configuration).
* 2k. Platelet storage System.
* 2l. Platelet storage System incorporating integral sampling device

Options: The Term of the Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date and may be extended provided that the duration of this Framework Agreement shall be no longer than six (6) years in total. Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.

Renewal: The Term of the Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date and may be extended provided that the duration of this Framework Agreement shall be no longer than six (6) years in total. Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.

Lot 1: Whole Blood Collection Systems

Whole Blood Collection systems, comprising Top and Top (TAT) System, Bottom and Top
(BAT) System, Bottom and Top (BAT) Quintuple pack System, Bottom and Top (BAT)
Quadruple pack System and Whole Blood Collection System without anticoagulant.

Options: The Term of the Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date and may be extended provided that the duration of this Framework Agreement shall be no longer than six (6) years in total. Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.

Renewal: The Term of the Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date and may be extended provided that the duration of this Framework Agreement shall be no longer than six (6) years in total. Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031652
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025122-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141613 - Blood bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,600,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£167,500,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,400,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20233 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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Fresenius Kabi Limited

Haemonetics Ltd

MacoPharma GMP.b

Further Information

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