Award

The Provision of Blood Stem Cell Products

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH

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25 Jun 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by University Hospitals Plymouth, involves the provision of blood stem cell products, including haematopoietic stem cells, bone marrow stem cells, and lymphocytes transplants. This service falls under the industry category of services provided by transplant organ banks (CPV code: 85146200) and is located at University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract being officially signed on 13th May 2025. The procurement method employed was a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically Regulation 7, and is set outside the traditional scope of competitive tendering. The services are contracted for a duration of three years to Anthony Nolan, the supplier, due to their ability to meet high-quality care standards and ensure patient safety.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses experienced in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in transplant organ services. With the focus on continuous high-quality service delivery, businesses that can demonstrate excellence in healthcare provision and the ability to maintain stringent service outcomes would be well-suited to engage with similar future procurement processes. Entities with a track record of successful healthcare operations, particularly in niche medical services, have the potential to capitalise on such exclusive contracts, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their reach within the vital health sector market.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Blood Stem Cell Products

Notice Description

The provision of Cell products, including Haematopoietic Stem Cells, Bone Marrow Stem Cells and Lymphocytes Transplants

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded using Direct Award Process A under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), in accordance with Regulation 7.

Procurement Information

As per description above, direct award process A under the PSR regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055392
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035145-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85146200 - Services provided by transplant organ banks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Mark Austin
Contact Email
m.austin2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 8DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Moor View
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTHONY NOLAN

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