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Framework Agreement for the Supply and Support of Sterile Connection Devices

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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22 May 2025 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Support of Sterile Connection Devices is being conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices. The contract is planned to start on 1st September 2025, with an initial end date of 31st August 2027, and has the potential to be extended until 31st August 2028. The total gross value of the procurement amounts to £11,639,180 GBP, with a specific budget of £9,800,000 GBP available. The procurement is currently at the planning update stage, with a future notice date set for 16th June 2025. The procurement will proceed through a framework agreement, providing structured engagement opportunities over time.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sterile medical equipment, particularly those focusing on sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, with the planned structure of the framework agreement designed to support wide accessibility and inclusion. Engaging in this tender will allow businesses to provide essential support to a set of prominent NHS blood services across the UK, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and increased visibility in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Supply and Support of Sterile Connection Devices

Notice Description

This is the Framework Agreement for the Supply and Support of Sterile Connection Devices - framework are accessable to: NHS Blood and Transplant Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service Welsh Blood Service Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024987-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
purchasing@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Email
purchasing@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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