Planning

Plasmapheresis System to Collect Plasma for Medicines

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 13:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a central government public authority in the UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at expanding its plasmapheresis capacity. This initiative relates to the acquisition of systems to collect plasma for medicinal purposes. Located in Bristol, NHSBT is engaging with suppliers to gather insights for shaping future procurement strategies. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 29th January 2026, with supplier engagement sessions scheduled for early March 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and holds an estimated gross value of £42 million. The procurement process is above threshold and involves plans to utilise a range of commercial models. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1st March 2027, running potentially until February 2034.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical equipment, plasmapheresis technology, and related services. NHSBT is exploring various commercial models, such as direct purchase of equipment, managed service agreements, and vendor-managed services, providing a versatile space for suppliers to position their offerings. Businesses with expertise in technical support, maintenance, and service continuity for medical systems would find this tender particularly relevant. SMEs with innovative solutions for supply chain resilience and operational flexibility will also benefit from engaging in this procurement process, potentially influencing NHSBT's strategy through feedback and insights.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plasmapheresis System to Collect Plasma for Medicines

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) intends to engage with the market to inform the future procurement of plasmapheresis collection systems and associated services. NHSBT is responsible for collecting and producing Plasma for Medicine (PfM) for fractionation into plasma-derived medicinal products for UK patients and is seeking to expand its current plasmapheresis capacity beyond its existing three donor centres. NHSBT requires access to plasmapheresis technology--including equipment, consumables, harnesses, and all supporting items--along with reliable maintenance, repair, technical support, and service continuity provisions. The purpose of this early engagement is to gather supplier insight on viable commercial approaches and routes to market. NHSBT wishes to explore a range of potential commercial models, including: - Neutral Vendor Managed Service - Managed Service Direct with Supplier / Manufacturer - Direct Purchase of Equipment and Consumables Suppliers are invited to provide feedback on the suitability, risks, benefits, and deliverability of these options, as well as suggestions for alternative solutions. Insight on scalability, supply chain resilience, operational flexibility, and total cost of ownership will support NHSBT in shaping its procurement strategy. Please contact jo.murphy@nhsbt.nhs.uk for more information.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers will be invited to virtual supplier engagement sessions early March 2026. Please contact jo,murphy@nhsbt.nhs.uk for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061219
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008061-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Jo Murphy
Contact Email
jo.murphy@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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