Assessment and Recovery Centres (Clinical Delivery Partners, Perfusion Technology, Organ Storage Solutions & Digital Delivery Partners)

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

08 Jun 2026 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is moving forward with a significant procurement process detailed under the project title "Assessment and Recovery Centres (ARCs)." This initiative, based in Bristol, falls under the industry category of medical and IT services, with key focuses on organ transplant activity and advanced medical technologies. Currently in the planning stage, the NHSBT is preparing for this extensive undertaking by announcing an engagement session scheduled for 28 July 2026. This preliminary market engagement is intended to inform further phases of procurement. The procurement will unfold through separate processes for four elements including Clinical Delivery Partners, Perfusion Technology, Organ Storage Solutions, and Digital Delivery Partners, with various indicative contract values planned. The deadline to prepare for this engagement is 27 July 2026, prior to the formal launch session.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical technologies, IT consultancy, infrastructure development, and surgical services to participate in a transformative programme. Particularly, organisations with expertise in transplant services, perfusion technology, or digital implementation will find this a fertile ground for growth as NHSBT is looking to establish partnerships with leading service providers. The phased procurement model allows businesses to align their capabilities with specific programme elements, promoting tailored opportunities for SMEs and larger corporations alike. By participating in the preliminary engagements and leveraging the insights provided, companies can strategically position themselves to secure contracts worth millions, thereby expanding their portfolio and fostering sector innovation.‍

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Assessment and Recovery Centres (Clinical Delivery Partners, Perfusion Technology, Organ Storage Solutions & Digital Delivery Partners)

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is progressing with the Assessment and Recovery (ARCs) Programme, an innovative transformation that aims to increase organ transplant activity, through increasing organ utilisation and the adoption of machine perfusion technology. To support the next phase of ARCs, NHSBT anticipates undertaking separate procurement processes for the following four elements: * Up to three clinical delivery partners, to act as Centres of Excellence and undertake the preservation and assessment interventions as part of a national service (Indicative contract value: PS20m per partner) * Machine perfusion technology services (lung, liver, and kidney; normothermic and hypothermic) (Indicative contract value: PS30m) * Transportable organ storage solutions (lung, liver, and kidney) (Indicative contract value: PS5m) * Digital delivery partners to ensure UK organ offering is adapted and fully compliant with relevant standards, to support the delivery of the national ARCs model (Indicative contract value: PS10m) Procurement will be phased and NHSBT are now starting engagement with suppliers who can meet requirements for this programme. The preliminary market engagement described in this notice is intended to inform NHSBT's commercial strategy, requirements, procurement approach and market understanding for these separate elements. NHSBT intends to hold an initial ARCs programme launch engagement session covering all four elements at a high level, followed by separate, element-specific market engagement activities as required. For the clinical delivery partner element only, NHSBT anticipates that participation in any subsequent procurement will be limited to current UK NHS Transplant Centres. This reflects the clinical, operational, governance and pathway requirements of the national ARCs model. This requirement does not apply to the machine perfusion technology services, transportable organ storage solutions or digital delivery partner elements. NHSBT anticipates undertaking separate procurement processes for the four elements described in this notice. The final procurement route, contract models and commercial structure for each element will be informed by the outcome of preliminary market engagement. Contract values are indicative only, non-binding and may be subject to change following preliminary market engagement and further development of the requirements. NHSBT may refine the scope, procurement routes, commercial model, contract structure, timescales and estimated values following market engagement. Participation in this preliminary market engagement does not constitute a commitment by NHSBT to commence any procurement process or award any contract.

Planning Information

NHSBT will be holding preliminary market engagement activities to inform the next phase of the Assessment and Recovery Centres programme and the development of the procurement strategy for the four anticipated procurement elements described in this notice. NHSBT intends to hold an initial online ARCs programme launch engagement session on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 13:30. This session will provide an overview of the ARCs programme, the anticipated national service model, the four proposed procurement elements, indicative timescales and the intended approach to further market engagement. Following the launch session, NHSBT expects to undertake separate, element-specific engagement activities for each of the proposed procurement activities. The format of any further engagement may include written supplier feedback, clarification questions, supplier questionnaires, group sessions, one-to-one meetings or other engagement activities. NHSBT will determine the appropriate format for each element based on the nature of the market, the information required and the level of supplier interest. Suppliers may participate in engagement for one, more than one, or all of the elements where relevant to their capability and experience. Participation in the launch session or any follow-up engagement is not mandatory and will not be a condition of participation in any subsequent procurement. Suppliers are asked to register on Atamis at https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and search for Project Reference C452060. All information and documentation released during this engagement, including materials from the launch session and relevant questions and responses, will be made available through the Atamis portal. NHSBT intends to make a more detailed outline of the anticipated requirements available prior to the launch session. Attendance at this session is not mandatory and participation in this early market engagement does not constitute a commitment by NHSBT to launch a procurement process or to award any contract(s). NHSBT reserves the right to withdraw, amend, suspend, or abandon any procurement process at any time without liability. No remuneration, expenses, or other compensation will be paid to organisations taking part. Suppliers should only participate on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053767-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33692400 - Perfusion solutions

42122419 - Perfusion pumps

48517000 - IT software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212517 - IT software development services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

85111200 - Medical hospital services

85146200 - Services provided by transplant organ banks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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