Supply, Calibration & Maintenance of Temperature Loggers

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 May 2026 at 10:38

Tender

20 May 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a public authority under the central government, undertook a procurement process for the "Supply, Calibration & Maintenance of Temperature Loggers.” The tender process, initiated on 20th May 2025 and expected to conclude the award phase by 15th August 2025, focused on acquiring medical consumables within the goods category. Located in Bristol, the buying organisation aimed at a contract starting from 1st September 2025, lasting until 31st August 2029, with an option for extension. Utilising an open procedure, the tender did not allow electronic submissions and required proposals by 20th June 2025, with enquiries accepted until 13th June 2025. The initial tender, however, was subsequently cancelled on 26th May 2026 due to changes in requirements, as noted in the tender cancellation notice.

This procurement presented significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical consumables and with the capability to handle complex maintenance and calibration services. The open procedure meant that SMEs and VCSEs with competitive offerings in technical requirements and social value stood a notable chance of winning parts of the contract. With price and quality being central evaluation criteria, businesses with an edge in offering value-driven solutions could benefit substantially. Despite the eventual cancellation, similar future opportunities with the NHSBT could be valuable avenues for businesses in relevant sectors looking to expand their client base within the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Title

Supply, Calibration & Maintenance of Temperature Loggers

Notice Description

Procurement for Supply, Calibration & Maintenance of Temperature Loggers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 1 year + 1 year

Renewal: 2 years of extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05188d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048566-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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