Tender

Framework Agreement for the Supply and Support of Sterile Connection Devices

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation is initiating a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Supply and Support of Sterile Connection Devices," aimed at the medical equipment industry. This tender is designed to facilitate the supply and maintenance of sterile connection devices, critical for the production of various blood components. The procurement falls under the open, competitive flexible procedure and is centrally located in Bristol, United Kingdom. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 14th October 2025 and a tender submission deadline set for 28th October 2025. This process involves a two-stage tender approach, with an anticipated award by 1st December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment supply sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality sterile connection devices and associated support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable to compete, highlighting the value placed on social contributions. With an estimated contract value of over £7 million and possibilities for contract renewal, this procurement can drive growth and expansion for compliant businesses specialising in medical devices and services, particularly those focusing on innovation, quality, and cost-effectiveness in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Supply and Support of Sterile Connection Devices

Notice Description

Sterile Connection Devices (SCDs) are essential for Blood Services to produce a wide range of blood components. Their use allows the sterile connection of blood packs and consumables, negating the use of a clean room. SCDs are used to connect ancillary packs to primary components to allow the manufacture of secondary components (washed red cells or platelets), in the production of pooled components (platelets, granulocytes and cryoprecipitate) and to manufacture neonatal split components (red cells, plasma and platelets). SCD's are also used during bacterial screening & Quality Monitoring Sampling and in areas outside of blood supply such as Tissue Services, Cellular and Molecular Therapy (CMT).

Lot Information

Supply and Maintenance of NEW Sterile Connection Devices, and Consumables

Supply and Maintenance of NEW Sterile Connection Devices, and Consumables for new and existing devices

Options: one additional year available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

Renewal: one additional year available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

Maintenance and Reactive Repair Services of existing NHSBT owned Terumo SCDs

Maintenance and Reactive Repair Services of existing NHSBT owned Terumo Sterile Connection Devices

Options: one additional year available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

Renewal: one additional year available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a551
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061050-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,351,761 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,351,761 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2028-04-01

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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