Planning

Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Framework Agreement

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has initiated a planned procurement process for the Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Framework Agreement. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically perfusion solutions, and is intended for use by various NHS transplant teams across the UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for the 2nd of June 2025. The contract period will commence on the 21st of December 2025 and conclude on the 20th of December 2027, with the potential for renewal until the 19th of December 2028. The total estimated value of the procurement amounts to £5,562,198.24, with an above-threshold framework agreement in place.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supply and manufacturing, particularly those that provide perfusion solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement plan. By securing a position within this framework agreement, businesses can expect to expand their market presence within the healthcare sector, particularly in servicing prominent NHS institutions across major UK regions including Birmingham, Oxford, Newcastle, and London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Supply of Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Framework Agreement The framework can be used by any NHS transplant team: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Oxford Radcliffe Hospital NHS Trust Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Central Manchester Foundation Trust Kings Colleague Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Cardiff and Vale University Health Board NHS Lothian

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025013-2025
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

33692400 - Perfusion solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,562,198 £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
21 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 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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