Supply and Maintenance of a Cord Blood Cell Separation System and associated consumables

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a central government public authority based in Bristol, is conducting an open tender for the "Supply and Maintenance of a Cord Blood Cell Separation System and associated consumables." This procurement, under the category of medical equipment and services, is integral to supporting haematopoietic stem cell transplantation at their Cord Blood Bank laboratory. The tender is currently active, with key deadlines as follows: the enquiry period closes on 23rd June 2025, the tender period ends on 7th July 2025, and the award decision is expected by 4th August 2025. The contract will start on 1st September 2025 for a duration of up to four years, with possible extensions totalling up to four additional years. The tender value is approximately £494,752 excluding VAT and employs an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in cell separation technologies. Businesses that can deliver high-quality products and services while demonstrating social value have a competitive edge, considering the tender's evaluation criteria, which include a 10% weight on social value. The tender is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it a potentially lucrative contract for growing businesses in the healthcare technology and maintenance fields. With the NHSBT aiming to appoint a single supplier, businesses capable of providing an integrated solution encompassing equipment supply, maintenance, and consumable provision are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Supply and Maintenance of a Cord Blood Cell Separation System and associated consumables

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th June 2025 10:50:04 AM

Tender Deadline

7th July 2025 11:00:00 AM 16 days remaining
Contract Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is leading a procurement for the provision and maintenance of a Cord Blood Cell Separation System and associated consumables. We are looking to appoint one (1) Supplier for the provision of this requirement. The Cord Blood Bank (CBB) forms part of the Clinical Services Directorate of NHSBT. The CBB laboratory provides services to support haematopoietic stem cell transplantation including collection, processing and cryopreservation of cord blood derived stem cells. Cord blood is rich in blood stem cells, similar to those found in bone marrow, and these can be used to treat many different cancers, immune deficiencies and genetic disorders. For the transplant to be a success, stem cells taken from the cord blood must match the patient's tissue type as closely as possible.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-054528

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

carley.butcher@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

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Supply and Maintenance of a Cord Blood Cell Separation System and associated consumables

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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