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Stem Cell Collection Equipment, Consumables and Maintenance

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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29 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, for "Stem Cell Collection Equipment, Consumables, and Maintenance". This tender falls under the health industry category and is specifically designed to support the establishment of a new in-house NHS Stem Cell Collection Service. Located at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, the procurement was at the award stage, having been completed with the contract covering the period from 1st March 2020 to 28th February 2022. The limited procurement method was employed, specifically the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Notification, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Terumo BCT Ltd was the supplier awarded the contract for the purchase of Apheresis Stem Cell Spectra Optia machines, consumables, and associated maintenance.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment manufacturing, especially those capable of providing highly specialised apparatus like the Apheresis Stem Cell Spectra Optia machines. Large-scale suppliers, particularly those experienced with technical equipment for healthcare settings, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The contract's emphasis on technical specifications and integration into pre-existing NHS services makes it appealing for established companies looking to expand their market share in the health sector by supplying essential equipment that complements ongoing NHS frameworks and enhances service capabilities.

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Notice Title

Stem Cell Collection Equipment, Consumables and Maintenance

Notice Description

Stem cell collection apparatus, consumables and associated maintenance to support the establishment of a new in-house NHS Stem Cell Collection Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 2 Apheresis Stem Cell Spectra Optia machines, plus consumables and maintenance for the equipment life. Via the publication of a Prior Information Notice 02/12/20 (PIN WA Ref: 106238), the Authority sought expressions of interest from suitable candidates to provide the Apheresis Stem Cell Collection Service to the current specification. No such expressions were received.. PLEASE NOTE THIS CONTRACT WAS AWARDED FROM 01/03/2020 TO 28/02/2022 SO HAS SUBSEQUENTLY ENDED, AN AWARD NOTICE WAS NOT PUBLISHED IN ERROR.

Options: Options to purchase consumables and maintenance beyond the manufacturers original asset life of 10 years.

Procurement Information

The Authority therefore intends to award a contract under the provisions of the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Notification (Regulation 32) to Terumo BCT for the purchase of 2 Apheresis Stem Cell Spectra Optia machines, along with the associated consumables and appropriate maintenance agreements, for the life of the equipment as recommended by the manufacturer. Changing the equipment collection system would most likely result in adjustments being required to the collection service operation model, as no two systems operate to the same specification. Subsequently this would impact upon the Service ability to collect sufficient cells within an acceptable timeframe, to meet the needs of the patient awaiting treatment e.g. more days may be required to collect the stem cells. The WBMDR collection centre provides contingency for Stem Cell Apheresis collection at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and vice versa. The 'Spectra Optia' Apheresis machines are already in situ at UHW. Purchasing different equipment would require UHW nurses to be trained in the use of the new equipment. WBMDR Nurses and those within the University Hospital of Wales (which provide continuity in case of service failure at either site), are all trained to use the Spectra Optias and have no experience of using alternative systems. Requirement to re-train on an alternative solution will result in a delay to provision of stem cells for patients. Particularly as the majority of staff at this time are diverted to supporting the NHS Wales response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Authority needs to publish this notice in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, under Regulation 32 (Use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication), specifically: 32(1) In the specific cases and circumstances laid down in this regulation, contracting authorities may award public contracts by a negotiated procedure without prior publication. General grounds: 32(2)(b)(ii) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases:-- 2(b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons:-- (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons. PLEASE NOTE THIS CONTRACT WAS AWARDED FROM 01/03/2020 TO 28/02/2022 SO HAS SUBSEQUENTLY ENDED, AN AWARD NOTICE WAS NOT PUBLISHED IN ERROR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-107338
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=107338
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Sarah V Evans
Contact Email
sarah.v.evans@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERUMO BCT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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