Tender

PPSA - Blood Collection Systems

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 16:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 12:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PPSA - Blood Collection Systems" is being conducted by University Hospitals Plymouth, managed on behalf of various NHS Trusts in Devon and Wiltshire, including University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, among others. This tender focuses on the supply of blood collection systems used for venepuncture. Managed by the Peninsula Purchasing & Supply Alliance, the procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically venepuncture and blood sampling devices, with a total estimated contract value of up to £12,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and all bids must be submitted via the Atamis platform. The tender stage is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 2 March 2026, at noon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of medical devices, particularly those specialising in venepuncture and blood collection systems. Companies with strong capabilities in quality and cost-effective supply of such medical goods can leverage this opportunity to secure a long-term partnership, as the contract is set to commence on 1 August 2026 and remains potentially renewable until 2036. The procurement incentivises not only competitive pricing but also high technical quality and social value contributions, making it suitable for businesses looking to expand their market presence within the public healthcare sector in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPSA - Blood Collection Systems

Notice Description

To supply Blood Collection systems used for venepuncture for Devon and Wiltshire. It is the intention of the Trusts to novate the award of this contract into the Pathology Managed Laboratory Service contracts in this region. This procurement is being managed by the Peninsula Purchasing & Supply Alliance on behalf of Devon and Wiltshire and the following organisations: * University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust * Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust * Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern & Northern) * Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust * Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement was carried out to understand the market capability and to assess any options for innovation going forwards into this procurement. The method of the pre-market engagement included supplier presentations and product demonstrations. It took place at Cullompton Library, The Hayridge, Exeter Hill, Cullompton EX15 1DJ, between 10am – 3pm. The contracting authority confirms that the pre-market engagement was conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment, and that participation in the engagement will not confer any advantage in the forthcoming procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008203-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Laura Gillson
Contact Email
laura.gillson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07785311957

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Moor View
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Further Information

Notice Documents

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