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

NHS Blood and Transplant

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 14:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

24 Nov 2025 at 15:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 12:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant has successfully completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement focusing on the supply and maintenance of tube sealers, as well as repair services. The tender, titled "Supply of Tube Sealers, PPM & Repair," was conducted using an open competitive flexible procedure, covering industry categories associated with sealing equipment and the maintenance of medical apparatus across the United Kingdom. The active procurement stage as of 14 January 2026 pertains to the award of contracts to suppliers including AB Scientific Limited, Technopath Distribution Ltd, and others. The key contracts are intended to run from 11 December 2025 to 10 December 2027, with the possibility of renewal up to December 2029.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in manufacturing and servicing medical equipment. Companies offering sealing equipment and maintenance services, especially those with capabilities for handheld and benchtop tube sealers, are well-positioned to benefit from this framework. Small to medium enterprises have been successful in securing significant parts of the contract, demonstrating that both SME and larger suppliers can compete effectively within this framework, enhancing their presence in the public sector and securing long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003125-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

39360000 - Sealing equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,747,195 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,946,327 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-07-06

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
6
Supplier Names

AB Scientific Limited

Fresenius Kabi Limited

Macopharma UK Ltd

Oxford Meditech Ltd

Technopath Distribution Ltd

Terumo BCT Europe NV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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