Planning

Maintenance, Repair and Dose Mapping of GRS Gamma Irradiators

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, a public authority within central government, is planning a tender for the maintenance, repair, and dose mapping of GRS Gamma Irradiators located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, with specific interest in repair, maintenance, and research laboratory services. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement phase requires potential suppliers to express their interest and provide relevant information by 24th April 2026. The contracting process involves a market engagement notice published on 18th March 2026, and future communication is anticipated by 5th May 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in maintenance and repair services, particularly those familiar with scientific equipment like gamma irradiators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a suitability consideration, making it an excellent chance for such entities to expand their reach into government contracting. Businesses with the appropriate capabilities, capacity, and licences are encouraged to engage early, ensuring alignment with NHS Blood and Transplant's requirements and establishing a foothold in public sector service provision.

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Notice Title

Maintenance, Repair and Dose Mapping of GRS Gamma Irradiators

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement ONLY and is separate from tender opportunity. NHSBT wishes to hear from any Suppliers who have the capability, capacity and licence to provide Maintenance, Repair and Dose Mapping of existing NHSBT owned GRS Gamma Irradiators. Any applicable suppliers should contact Samantha.rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk for further information by 24th April 2026.

Planning Information

Suppliers should contact Samantha.rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk for further information by 24th April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024451-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,220 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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