Award

PPE for NHSBT Staff

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Award

25 Jul 2025 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) staff was completed on 25 July 2025. The buying organisation, NHS Blood and Transplant, based in Bristol, undertook this procurement within the medical goods and services sector, specifically focusing on protective and safety clothing. The procurement followed a limited method, utilising a direct award procedure without prior publication, as permitted under the NHS Supply chain framework agreement. The procurement's main aim was to ensure the uninterrupted supply of PPE, with ARCO LIMITED being awarded the contract. This contract, valued at £170,000, was signed on the same completion date.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses capable of leveraging supply chain agreements or those experienced in providing medical or safety equipment. Large companies, like ARCO LIMITED, with established relationships within public health procurement frameworks, stand to benefit from such contracts. The assurance of supplying critical PPE to a public body like the NHSBT showcases business growth potential through guaranteed demand and funding, essential for any company looking to expand in the health and safety sector of the UK.

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Notice Title

PPE for NHSBT Staff

Notice Description

PPE for NHSBT staff

Procurement Information

Direct Award permitted under NHS Supply chain framework agreement: Non-Clinical PPE Workwear Slipper Socks Bedding Disposable Patient Wear and Miscellaneous Textiles (FAG000017463 ) to continue the supply of PPE for NHSBT staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05661b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043052-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

18110000 - Occupational clothing

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
PURCHASING
Contact Email
purchasing@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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCO

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