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Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Framework Agreement

NHS Blood and Transplant

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 16:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Oct 2025 at 10:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 12:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, is conducting a procurement process titled "Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Framework Agreement" to supply cold static perfusion fluids intended for organ preservation during transplantation procedures. This open procurement involves framework agreements for three lots: UW Solution, HTK Solution, and Perfadex Type Solution, with suppliers intended to service the UK's National Organ Retrieval Service centres. The process has reached the contract award stage, with contracts signed on November 27th, 2025, and December 4th, 2025, commencing from December 1st, 2025, to November 30th, 2027, with potential extensions until November 2028.

This tender offers significant business development opportunities in the medical supply sector, specifically for companies involved in producing and delivering medical perfusion solutions. Businesses that can reliably supply cold static perfusion fluids on a large scale will find this framework appealing. Firms such as Global Transplant Solutions Inc., Pharmapal Limited, XVIVO B.V, and Bridge to Life (Europe) Ltd. have already been selected, implying that suppliers with robust capabilities in quality production and logistical support are well-suited for competition in such high-value contracts. Additionally, the open procedure allows direct and competitive call-offs, enabling both SMEs and larger enterprises to propose their offerings efficiently to meet NHSBT's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Framework Agreement

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cold Static Perfusion Fluid: Lot 1: UW Solution Lot 2: HTK Solution Lot 3 Perfadex Type Solution. Cold Static Perfusion Fluid intended for flushing and cold storage of organs at the time of their removal from the organ donor in preparation for storage, transportation and eventual transplantation into a donor recipient. Please note: Machine Perfusion fluid is not required. NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of several organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for sending a retrieval team travelling to any organ donor in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The tender is being carried out by the Authority to establish a Framework against which the NORS Centres will call-off their requirements directly with the Suppliers.

Lot Information

UW Perfusion Solution

University of Wisconsin (UW) Solution

Options: Extension Option

Renewal: up to 12 months

HTK Solution

Histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution

Options: Extension Option

Renewal: up to 12 months

Perfadex Type Solution

Perfadex Type Solution (or equivalent)

Options: Extension Option

Renewal: up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081167-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33692400 - Perfusion solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,455,719 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,263,700 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£16,309,127 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2025-09-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Bridge to Life (Europe) Ltd.

Global Transplant Solutions Inc.

Pharmapal Limited

XVIVO B.V

Further Information

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