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Additive Solutions for the Suspension of Blood Products Framework Agreement

NHS Blood and Transplant

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2023 at 14:23

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Tender

14 Aug 2023 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract was awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant for the "Additive Solutions for the Suspension of Blood Products Framework Agreement". The procurement process was for goods in the industry category of blood-transfusion supplies, with the main procurement stage being completed. The buying organisation, NHS Blood and Transplant, located in the United Kingdom (Bristol), awarded the contract on 21st November 2023 to suppliers Terumo BCT Europe NV and MacoPharma GMP.b.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare industry, particularly those specialising in blood-transfusion supplies. The framework agreement covers multiple lots, including solutions for the suspension of platelets and red cells, catering to a wide geographical area including the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Businesses interested in providing high-quality technical solutions related to blood products would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Additive Solutions for the Suspension of Blood Products Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Establishment of a Framework Agreement with the following Blood Establishments as<br/>beneficiaries - NHS Blood and Transplant; the Welsh Blood Service (WBS); the Northern<br/>Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS); the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service<br/>(SNBTS); the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (ARCL), the New Zealand Blood Service<br/>(NZBS) and the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS).<br/>Additive Solutions for the Suspension of Blood Products:<br/>Lot 1: Additive solution for the suspension of pooled platelets, granulocytes and other<br/>components derived from whole blood; Additive solution for the suspension of single donor<br/>apheresis derived platelets;<br/>Lot 2: SAGM solution for the routine washing and re-suspension of red cells<br/>during the production of specialist blood components in accordance with the Guidelines for<br/>the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK details of which can be found at the following<br/>website https://www.transfusionguidelines.org/red-book

Lot Information

Lot 1 Platelet Additive Solution (PAS-E)

PAS-E. Additive solution for the suspension of pooled platelets (derived from whole blood),
granulocytes and other components. Additive Solution for the suspension of single donor
apheresis derived platelets.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Lot 2 Saline Adenine Glucose Mannitol (SAG-M)

SAG-M solution for the routine washing and re-suspension of red cells during the production of specialist blood products in accordance with the Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK details of which can be found at the following website www.transfusionguidelines.org/red-book

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

3.3 Technical Requirement: Lot 3 (PAS-C)

PAS-C. Additive Solution for the suspension of washed platelets

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

3.4 Technical Requirement: Lot 4 (Saline for Serum Eye drop dilution)

Saline 0.9% for Infusion for the dilution of serum eye drops

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ef7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037491-2023
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

33194220 - Blood-transfusion supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,713,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 Months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, 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
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MacoPharma GMP.b

Terumo BCT Europe NV

Further Information

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