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Supply of Cell Media Bottles

NHS Blood and Transplant

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 09:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 May 2025 at 10:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

14 May 2025 at 09:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant for the supply of 500ml Cell Media Bottles has reached its award stage with the contract being active as of 10th June 2025, running until 31st May 2026, with a possibility of extension up to May 2027. Located in Bristol, NHS Blood and Transplant operates under the public authority central government classification and has chosen a direct award procurement method citing technical reasons for single supplier requirements due to successful previous contracts. The contract value amounts to £157,200 GBP gross, including delivery to member locations across the UK.

The direct award tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses in the reagents and contrast media industry, offering a secured deal providing essential materials to a renowned central government entity. With Grifols UK Limited as the successful supplier, other businesses in similar sectors, particularly those with technical product offerings, can consider competing in future procurements that may arise from repeat requirements or extensions of existing contracts, allowing growth through consistent and reliable delivery, product availability, and accuracy in operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Cell Media Bottles

Notice Description

Supply of 500ml Cell Media Bottles

Procurement Information

PA23 Sch.5 Single supplier - technical reasons Successful previous contract for Analysers - Requirement to use successful bidders consumables on their machines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032463-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£131,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Blood and Transplant
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
2
Supplier Names

Grifols UK Limited

Grifols UK Lmited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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