Tender

Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 15:41

Planning

05 Jan 2024 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently in the tender stage for the "Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework," which falls under the storage and warehousing services industry. This procurement process is open with an end date for tender submissions set for 5th February 2025. The total value of this contract is £4,500,000, and it encompasses a framework agreement for the provision of frozen plasma logistics services across different parts of the UK, including England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The frozen plasma will be transported and stored at temperatures below -20°C, with strict requirements for temperature mapping and audit trails to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The contract covers services for a duration of 1080 days without renewal or options for variants and details for submission methods include electronic and written submissions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in temperature-controlled logistics and storage services. Businesses that can offer robust cold chain management, temperature monitoring capabilities, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards will be well-positioned to compete. The NHSBT aims to ensure a reliable supply chain for frozen plasma, creating opportunities for logistics companies capable of maintaining stringent storage conditions and providing secure, segregated storage solutions. Ideal candidates will also need to demonstrate strong business continuity plans and visibility solutions for pallet-level stock management, fostering growth for those with advanced logistics technologies and a proven track record in managing similar supply chains.

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Notice Title

Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

Notice Description

Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSBT is looking to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Frozen Plasma Logistics Services.
Frozen plasma will be packaged into carboard boxes and built onto Euro pallets secured with stretch wrap at the manufacturing sites of each blood service in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042ae5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041256-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Coco Otiotio
Contact Email
coco.otiotio@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7385435288

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

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