Planning

Supply of NEW Heat Sealers +Maintenance & Repair of Existing Tube Heat Sealers

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant is planning a procurement process for the "Supply of NEW Heat Sealers + Maintenance & Repair of Existing Tube Heat Sealers," under the goods category. This central government authority, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has scheduled the contract period to begin on 7 October 2025 and end on 6 October 2027, with the potential for renewal up till 6 October 2029. The planning notice was published on 22 May 2025, with a future notice expected by 2 June 2025. Interested parties should be aware that the procurement, which includes a framework agreement, is at the planning stage, and it is designed to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating the inclusive nature of the bidding process.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices, aiming to supply and maintain essential equipment for the healthcare sector. SMEs and VCSEs can particularly benefit due to their suitability for this opportunity. With the total value of the tender at approximately GBP 2,170,408, this process offers a formidable chance for companies to expand their reach and capabilities within the public health service supply chain. The procurement process could prove lucrative for businesses experienced in health equipment supply and maintenance, and those looking to establish a long-term relationship with NHS Blood and Transplant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of NEW Heat Sealers +Maintenance & Repair of Existing Tube Heat Sealers

Notice Description

This is for the supply of NEW Heat Sealers +Maintenance & Repair of Existing Tube Heat Sealers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024951-2025
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
£1,808,674 £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
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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