Award

Provision and Maintenance of a Cord Blood Cell Separation System and Associated Products

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 10:33

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 12:44

Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision and maintenance of a Cord Blood Cell Separation System and associated products. This contract, established through an open procedure, serves the medical equipment industry, particularly in the UK region of Bristol. The procurement has progressed to the award stage with the contract set to run from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2029, with potential extensions up to 2033. The gross value of the contract stands at £521,671.04, with Concessus, S.A., a supplier based in Portugal, recognised as the successful bidder.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and its maintenance. Companies with strengths in medical equipment provision and a capability to meet stringent delivery and product availability metrics would be ideal contenders for similar tenders. The contract is designed to accommodate small to medium enterprises, making it a growth avenue for SMEs in this industry. Businesses situated in and around the UK or those looking to branch into this region with expertise in handling cord blood cell separation technology would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Additionally, the NHS branding provides exposure and a robust partnership opportunity in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Provision and Maintenance of a Cord Blood Cell Separation System and Associated Products

Notice Description

Establishment of a contract via open procedure for the Provision and Maintenance of a Cord Blood Cell Separation System and Associated Products

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 4 year cumulative or annual extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083668-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£494,752 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£494,752 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£434,725 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£434,725 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-06-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Carley Butcher
Contact Email
carley.butcher@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07553523824

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONCESSUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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