Tender

Supply of Tube Sealers, PPM & Repair. PPM & Repair of Existing Tube Heat Sealers

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has initiated a procurement process for a framework agreement to supply tube sealers, alongside preventive and corrective maintenance services for existing NHSBT-owned tube heat sealers. This tender, categorised under goods in the industry sectors of sterilisation, disinfection and sealing equipment, is actively open with key consideration on quality, social value, and cost. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period will conclude on 21 July 2025, with the award period ending on 28 August 2025. The procurement is being held in Bristol and will be conducted following a competitive flexible procedure, involving a two-stage open procurement process aligned with the UK Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in sterilisation and sealing technologies. Innovations in maintenance and repair services and competitive pricing could position companies favourably to secure contracts. The procurement's framework agreement structure allows for flexible competition, making it ideal for both established suppliers and emerging businesses looking to expand their market presence within the UK healthcare sector. Additionally, businesses capable of providing value-added services, such as ensuring high standards of social value and sustainability, may find this tender particularly attractive.

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Notice Title

Supply of Tube Sealers, PPM & Repair. PPM & Repair of Existing Tube Heat Sealers

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tube Sealers (bench top / handheld) and associated Maintenance & Repair Services; and Maintenance & Repair of Existing NHSBT owned Tube Heat Sealers

Lot Information

4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 2 Handheld Sealers)

Supply new hand held tube sealers and associated maintenance and repair services.

Options: Two additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

Renewal: Two additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 1 Bench Top Sealers)

Supply new bench top tube sealers and associated maintenance and repair services.

Options: Two additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

Renewal: Two additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 3 PPM & Repair for existing Tube Sealers)

Suppliers can bid for any or all sub-lots. Maintenance and Repair of existing NHSBT owned Tube Sealers: Lot 3a: Fresenius Kabi Tube Sealers Lot 3b: Ljungberg and Kogel Tube Sealers Lot 3c: Sebra Tube Sealers.

Options: Two additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

Renewal: Two additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034027-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

39360000 - Sealing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,747,195 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-07-06

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Samantha Rix
Contact Email
samantha.rix@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

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