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Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

NHS Blood and Transplant

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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14 Oct 2025 at 10:26

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01 Apr 2025 at 13:10

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12 Aug 2024 at 10:08

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04 Sep 2023 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) organisation recently completed a procurement process for the "Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework", with an open procedure method, which directly supports the NHSBT and other blood services in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The framework agreement spans four years and covers transport services essential for the safe and efficient supply of Plasma for Medicine. The procurement falls under the "services" category, classified under CPV code 60000000, and targets the UK region. The contract has been awarded to Pulleyn Transport Limited as of 31st July 2025, with a contract status marked as active.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in third-party logistics, particularly those capable of providing innovative, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions. Businesses with strong competencies in cost management techniques and a strategic operational footprint in the healthcare logistics sector are likely to find this framework agreement beneficial for gaining a foothold in public service provisions. The procurement, which is covered by the GPA, highlights price as the main award criterion, indicating that cost-competitive entities could thrive under such agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

Notice Description

The third-party transport and storage contract being procured through this tender directly supports NHSBT core function and Other Blood Services, in the safe, sustainable, and efficient supply of Plasma for Medicine (PfM) to the fractionator.<br/><br/>The following Contracting Authorities are entitled to place Orders:<br/>National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)<br/>The Welsh Blood Service (WBS)<br/>The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS)<br/>The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS).

Lot Information

3. Lot 1a: Technical Requirements Section - Kits

Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems

4. Lot 2a: Technical Requirements Section - Equipment

Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems

3. Lot 1 Technical Requirements:Testing kits, consumables and analysis Software

Award of Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

4. Lot 2 Technical Requirement: Consumables and maintenance of existing equip

HLA Specific Antibody Systems (Detection & Identification): This UK Framework Agreement is for a period of 4 years. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement:; National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), The Welsh Blood Service (WBS), the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and the Republic of Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS).

1. Overview, Instructions to Tenderers & Additional Questions Section

Supply of HLA Sequencing system

2. Selection Questionnaire Section (updated Jun 2023)

Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f9a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065050-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,054,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,054,400 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,868,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Additional Buyers

Irish Blood Transfusion Service

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service

Welsh Blood Service

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
8
Supplier Names

Alpha Biotech Ltd

IBG IMMUCOR LIMITED

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE LIMITED

MC Diagnostics Ltd

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Pulleyn Transport Limited

V.H. Bio Limited

VH Bio Ltd

Further Information

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