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Additonal project resource for the NIBTS Plasma for Medicince Project.

NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

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09 Jun 2025 at 14:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service has concluded a procurement process titled "Additional Project Resource for the NIBTS Plasma for Medicine Project," aimed at bolstering their Plasma for Medicine initiatives. This procurement falls under the services category, with a key focus on blood products, plasma extracts, and project and design preparation. Facilitated through a direct procurement method, this contract was completed without competition, being below the threshold. The contracting authority, based in Belfast, utilised the 2023/54 UKPGA legal framework. The contract, awarded to Pico Consulting, is set to begin on 1st July 2025 and will run through 30th June 2026, with potential renewals extending up to June 2027. The award was officially documented on 9th June 2025, and the signing is scheduled for 30th June 2025.

This tender presents significant growth possibilities, particularly for SMEs with expertise in supplying blood-related services and project management within the healthcare sector. The procurement is ideally suited for businesses offering innovative transport and storage solutions for frozen plasma, as well as the development of business plans for plasma fractionation. Buyers looking to gain a foothold in the UK market could benefit from participating in similar projects, especially considering the involvement of regional regulations such as those applying in Northern Ireland. Companies that can provide specialised project support and consultancy services in the healthcare domain would find this type of procurement process particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Additonal project resource for the NIBTS Plasma for Medicince Project.

Notice Description

Using knowledge and experience from other plasma for medicine programmes the supplier will provide project assistance to NIBTS, Specifically they will assist with compiling a business case including options for transport and storage of frozen plasma and development of a plan for NIBTS to begin supplying plasma for fractionation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05457b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031017-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

33141510 - Blood products

33141520 - Plasma extracts

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Contact Name
MATT GILLESPIE
Contact Email
matt.gillespie@nibts.hscni.net
Contact Phone
02890 321414

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 7TS
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PICO CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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