Planning

Organ Boxes

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

31 Mar 2022 at 13:24

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant is initiating a tender for the procurement of thermal organ transport boxes, valued at £150,000. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice scheduled for 1st June 2022. The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically for storage containers, and is essential for the safe transportation of human organs. The engagement event for potential suppliers will take place in Birmingham on 12th May 2022, allowing interested parties to gather detailed information and connect with the contracting authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the production or supply of medical-grade storage containers, especially those with capabilities for reusable, insulated packaging that can maintain specific temperatures during transit. Companies with experience in manufacturing medical containers will find this procurement particularly relevant, although a background specifically in organ transport is not mandatory. The need for compliance with medical standards, such as CE or UKCA marking for clinical use, creates a niche for manufacturers and suppliers in the healthcare packaging sector to contribute to improving organ transportation and preservation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Organ Boxes

Notice Description

Thermal boxes for the transportation of organs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PIN

NHSBT holds contracts for provision of consumables used in the retrieval of human organs for transplantation. We are seeking interest from potential suppliers of transport boxes, with a view to commencing a formal procurement process.

Box sizes are as follows:

Small Container:
* Internal capacity between 12-18 litres
* Suitable for use with wet ice

Large Container:
* Internal capacity between 45-60 litres
* Suitable for use with wet ice


Further Information:

Prior to commencing a formal procurement process, NHSBT wishes to engage with suppliers who are experienced in manufacturing/supplying containers, although a history of providing containers for medical use is not essential.

These boxes are used with wet ice to cool and maintain the temperature of the organ, and to protect the organ in transit. The organ is packaged in fluid and triple-bagged before being surrounded by the ice in the box. The boxes are then used to safely transport the organ from the donor hospital to the transplant centre.

Should any containers meet the core requirements of the specification as described below, specialist validation will be undertaken by NHSBT to ensure the containers are safe to use.

Please note that if your container is marked for use in a clinical setting, such as transporting organs, it must be CE or UKCA marked as Class IIa (medical devices). If the container is not described as clinical, for example a picnic box, this is not required.

Suppliers are encouraged to attend an engagement day which will take place in Birmingham on 12 May 2022. Please register your interest using the contact details provided.

Small Container:
* Internal capacity between 12-18 litres
* Weight when packed with ice and organ <12 kg
* Single entry point via the lid (ideally no bung, hatch or outpipe)
* Maintain internal temperature of 0-4degc for 24 hours
* Reusable so as to minimise waste

Large Container:
* Internal capacity between 45-60 litres
* Weight when packed with ice and organ <37 kg
* Single entry point via the lid (ideally no bung, hatch or outpipe)
* Maintain internal temperature of 0-4degc for up to 8 hours
* Reusable so as to minimise waste
* Handle and wheels

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032891
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008694-2022
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

44613400 - Storage containers

79920000 - Packaging and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Matthew Cierocki
Contact Email
matthew.cierocki@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179217227

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

Further Information

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