Planning

Technical Support of Donation Services Equipment

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

28 Mar 2024 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organization is planning a tender titled "Technical Support of Donation Services Equipment" within the goods category of the medical industry. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an estimated total contract value of £8,000,000. Potential suppliers are alerted to the intention to let contracts via a framework with multiple lots for various equipment and services related to blood and plasma collection. The organization aims to consult the market and hold supplier engagement days, with expressions of interest due by 6th May 2024 for a meeting in May/June 2024.

This opportunity by NHS Blood and Transplant for technical support of donation services equipment presents a chance for suppliers in the medical equipment and healthcare services sector to engage in a significant contract. Businesses involved in providing medical furniture, repair and maintenance services, screens, and miscellaneous health services may find this tender suitable for growth. Suppliers offering innovative, cost-effective, and hygienic solutions that align with NHSBT's requirements have the potential to secure contracts and contribute to the provision of essential donation services across the UK.

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Notice Title

Technical Support of Donation Services Equipment

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to:<br/>Alert potential suppliers that NHS Blood and Transplant intends to let contract(s) via a Framework with different Lots which support the collection of Whole Blood, Apheresis Donation, and Plasma for Medicine, and the provision of Therapeutic Apheresis Services, with provision of Donation Chairs/couches, patient couches and Session Screens. The future contract . NOTE: The estimated total value below is based on a maximum 10-year contract duration.<br/><br/>The Framework will consist of the following lots:<br/><br/>Lot 1 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 1 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) - <br/>Lot 2 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 2 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) -<br/>Lot 3 Supply of new chairs: for the collection for whole blood and plasma for medicine (including transport solutions if required)<br/>Lot 4 Apheresis Donation Chair: Supply of Chairs & Parts <br/>Lot 5 Apheresis patient Couch: Supply of Couch and Parts<br/>Lot 6 Maintenance & Repair Services (chairs, couches, trolleys, cabinets etc this is not an exhaustive list)<br/>Lot 7 Session Screens Supply - NHSBT wide<br/><br/>NHSBT may require chairs to be redesigned based on the specifications - this will involve a design stage, further information will be available during the Supplier engagement days.<br/><br/>The proposed solution's must be robust, hygienic, cost effective, space saving, have the ability to become portable, safe to operate and construction must be simple with minimal impact to operational processes. <br/>Donation Chairs: Across NHSBT there are a total 55 mobile teams (each supplied with approx 11 donation chairs) and 25 Static Donor Centre's (each supplied with approx 7 chairs). <br/><br/>Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help inform our strategy/requirements, NHSBT would like to consult the market to establish the likely level of interest in order to proceed to scheduled engagement days.<br/>It is our intention to invite those organisations who express an interest in this PIN to a supplier engagement meeting to be held in May/June 2024.<br/>Please express your interest by 6th May 2024 to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to:
Alert potential suppliers that NHS Blood and Transplant intends to let contract(s) via a Framework with different Lots which support the collection of Whole Blood, Apheresis Donation, and Plasma for Medicine, and the provision of Therapeutic Apheresis Services, with provision of Donation Chairs/couches, patient couches and Session Screens. The future contract . NOTE: The estimated total value below is based on a maximum 10-year contract duration.

The Framework will consist of the following lots:

Lot 1 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 1 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) -
Lot 2 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 2 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) -
Lot 3 Supply of new chairs: for the collection for whole blood and plasma for medicine (including transport solutions if required)
Lot 4 Apheresis Donation Chair: Supply of Chairs & Parts
Lot 5 Apheresis patient Couch: Supply of Couch and Parts
Lot 6 Maintenance & Repair Services (chairs, couches, trolleys, cabinets etc this is not an exhaustive list)
Lot 7 Session Screens Supply - NHSBT wide

NHSBT may require chairs to be redesigned based on the specifications - this will involve a design stage, further information will be available during the Supplier engagement days.

The proposed solution's must be robust, hygienic, cost effective, space saving, have the ability to become portable, safe to operate and construction must be simple with minimal impact to operational processes.
Donation Chairs: Across NHSBT there are a total 55 mobile teams (each supplied with approx 11 donation chairs) and 25 Static Donor Centre's (each supplied with approx 7 chairs).

Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help inform our strategy/requirements, NHSBT would like to consult the market to establish the likely level of interest in order to proceed to scheduled engagement days.
It is our intention to invite those organisations who express an interest in this PIN to a supplier engagement meeting to be held in May/June 2024.
Please express your interest by 6th May 2024 to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044e77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010387-2024
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

32351200 - Screens

33192100 - Beds for medical use

33192300 - Medical furniture except beds and tables

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Tennille Madigan
Contact Email
tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7795483583

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
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
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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