Planning

Supply and Maintenance of Blood Presses

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 09:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant authority is preparing for market engagement related to the supply and maintenance of semi-automated blood presses, targeting the medical equipment industry category. The procurement stages are currently in planning, with virtual engagement sessions scheduled to take place during June or July 2026. These sessions, held via MS Teams, would be crucial for gathering information from suppliers. The procurement process is spearheaded by Jo Murphy, who is accessible via email and telephone. The estimated preliminary engagement deadline is set for 22nd May 2026, marking an essential milestone in the planning phase, with a full tender expected to be released on 1st October 2026. This tender will delve further into supplier offerings, exploring key functionalities, and assessing compliance with NHSBT’s requirements.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, specifically those specialising in blood press technology and maintenance services. It offers a platform for businesses to showcase their products, participate in technical discussions, and potentially contribute equipment for short-term evaluation. Particularly beneficial for firms with innovative solutions and robust service offerings, engaging in this tender could foster broad business growth through strategic collaboration with NHS Blood and Transplant. Suppliers capable of meeting NHSBT's specifications will be positioned well to compete, especially with the contract value potentially reaching up to £1,800,000, creating substantial prospects for those involved in medical goods procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of Blood Presses

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) intends to undertake preliminary market engagement in advance of a future procurement exercise for new semi-automated blood presses. This market engagement activity is intended to inform NHSBT's understanding of the current market and available solutions and will provide interested suppliers with the opportunity to present their products, outline key features and capabilities, and participate in technical discussions. These sessions will also allow suppliers to ask and respond to questions to ensure mutual understanding. As part of this engagement, NHSBT may invite suppliers to provide a device on a short-term loan basis. This will enable NHSBT operators to assess and provide feedback on practical aspects of the equipment, including usability, cleaning processes, and alignment with NHSBT's indicative requirements. This exercise will be used to compare products against anticipated specifications and to inform the development of the future procurement documentation. Participation in this preliminary market engagement is voluntary and will not form part of any subsequent procurement evaluation.

Planning Information

Sessions are for information gathering only. Suppliers should ensure any shared information is non-confidential or clearly marked if confidential. NHSBT will not reimburse suppliers for preparation or travel. Further instructions and session agendas will be provided following registration. Engagement sessions will be held virtually via MS Teams. Estimated engagement period: June / July 2026. Specific dates and times will be shared with interested suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035488-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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