Planning

Tube heat sealers with repair and maintenance of new and existing heat sealers.

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

18 Dec 2024 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a Special Health Authority responsible for blood components and related services, has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the supply and maintenance of tube heat sealers, specifically for new bench top and hand-held devices, as well as the repair and maintenance of existing heat sealers. This procurement process, categorised under medical equipment (CPV: 33100000), is currently at the planning stage with the intention of a formal contract notice expected on 24 February 2025. Interested suppliers must express their interest and complete a supplier engagement questionnaire by 17 January 2025. Potential suppliers may also need to provide sample devices for risk assessment. The location for delivery is across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment and maintenance sectors to grow by partnering with NHSBT. Companies specialising in the supply of new bench top and hand-held medical devices, or those that provide repair and maintenance services for existing Fresenius Composeal, Ljungberg & Kogel, and Sebra heat sealers, are particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging with the NHSBT’s market consultation, businesses can gain valuable insights into NHSBT’s requirements, increase their visibility, and potentially secure a share of the £1.3 million budget allocated for these services, thus fostering continuous growth and expansion in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Tube heat sealers with repair and maintenance of new and existing heat sealers.

Notice Description

Two or more lots to cover: <br/>- The supply of new bench top and hand held tube heat sealers, including ongoing repair and maintenance. <br/>- Provision of repair and maintenance services for existing NHSBT owned heat sealers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note this is not the start of a procurement process. A separate contract notice will be published to cover this requirement. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market of prospective requirements, as far as the details are known at this time.

NHSBT Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a Special Health Authority in the NHS and is responsible for the provision of blood components and a range of associated laboratory and patient therapeutic service to hospitals in England.

Tube heat sealers are used by NHSBT specialist laboratories and Blood Collection Teams to seal and/ or separate tubing during the processing and collection of blood components.
Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help inform our strategy/ requirements, NHSBT would like to consult the market to establish the level of interest and identify further opportunities and potential issues.
NHSBT seeks to understand the markets interest in opportunities for:
(i) The supply of NEW devices* along with the repair and maintenance of those devices.
*Bench Top and/or Handheld devices.
AND/OR
(ii) Repair and maintenance of Existing Fresenius Composeal Heat Sealers
AND/OR
(iii) Repair and maintenance of Existing Ljungberg & Kogel Heat sealers
AND/OR
(iv) Repair and maintenance of Existing Sebra sealers

It is our intention to invite suppliers who express an interest in this PIN to complete a supplier engagement questionnaire.
Potential suppliers of new heat sealers may be asked to provide a sample device to NHSBT for risk assessment/review.
Interested suppliers are required to email to Samantha Rix Samantha.Rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk to express their interest and to complete and return the questionnaire by no later than 17:00 noon GMT on 17 January 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c915
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040750-2024
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 2025Expired
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
Samantha Rix
Contact Email
samantha.rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7385972251

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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