Planning

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Solutions

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

03 Jan 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is initiating a procurement process under a planned tender stage for a Framework Agreement to supply Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Solutions. This process is crucial for supporting the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS) centres across England, Wales, and Scotland. The tender, identified as C327852, falls under the industry category of perfusion solutions (CPV code 33692400) and is aimed at acquiring goods with an estimated value of £10,000,000. Key dates include the requirement for interested suppliers to express their interest by 12:00 noon, 30 days post-publication of the Prior Information Notice, though responses will still be accepted thereafter for further supplier engagement. The official notification date for future communications is set for 1 February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in medical solutions, particularly those with expertise in supplying perfusion fluids such as Cold Static Fluid for Lung Perfusion, HTK solutions, and UW perfusion solutions. Businesses equipped with the capability and resources to deliver these specialised medical solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive products and maintain high standards of quality may find this tender an excellent avenue for growth by establishing long-term relationships with NHSBT and NORS centres. Expressing interest promptly allows for better engagement and eventual participation in the detailed tendering process.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Solutions

Notice Description

NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of several organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for sending a retrieval team travelling to any organ donor in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The tender is being carried out by the Authority to establish a Framework against which the NORS Centres will call-off their requirements directly with the Suppliers. Interested Suppliers are asked to express their interest to samantha.rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk by 12:00 noon within 30 days of publication of this Prior Information Notice. Responses after this date won't be excluded from taking part in the tender, this date is to allow for supplier engagement to be organised.

Lot Information

Cold Static Fluid for Lung Perfusion (Perfadex type solution or equivalent)

Cold Static Fluid for Lung Perfusion (Perfadex type solution or equivalent) Additional information: Cold Static Fluid for Lung Perfusion (Perfadex type solution or equivalent)

Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Solution Histidine Tryptophan Ketoglutarate (HTK)

Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Solution Histidine Tryptophan Ketoglutarate (HTK).

Cold Static Perfusion Fluid UW Type Solution

UW Perfusion Solution 1000 ml bags

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000075-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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


CPV Codes

33692400 - Perfusion solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 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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