Planning

Viral Vector Plasmids

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Viral Vector Plasmids is being overseen by NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The process is in the planning stage with a planned contract period from 5th December 2025 to 2nd December 2033. This tender falls under the goods category and is related to clinical products. Key dates include the future notice expected by 31st July 2025. The legal framework for this tender is set by the UK Public General Act 2023/54, supporting an above-threshold procurement process with a framework agreement in place.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and supply of clinical goods, particularly those engaging with scientific and medical industries, to expand their operations. With a gross procurement value of £8,640,000, it is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a substantial chance for growth and market entry. Interested businesses should prepare to engage in a competitive process to meet NHS Blood and Transplant's requirements for this critical healthcare supply chain component.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Viral Vector Plasmids

Notice Description

This is for the Supply of Viral Vector Plasmids

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025069-2025
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

33698000 - Clinical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £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
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2033 Over 5 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
Not specified
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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