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title: "Provision of Offsite Sterilisation & Autoclaving Services"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2019-10-09"
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# Provision of Offsite Sterilisation & Autoclaving Services

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-032d3c16-dba6-45f7-9437-3f5a4466d054

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## Summary

NHS Blood & Transplant is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Offsite Sterilisation & Autoclaving Services." This service falls under the industry category of sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices and is set within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilises an open approach, allowing broad participation, and the tender period concludes on 11th November 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £80,000, with services scheduled to commence on 1st June 2020 and run until 31st May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sterilisation and autoclaving services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can offer reliable and efficient sterilisation solutions and have experience in servicing healthcare organisations will likely be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can enhance business visibility and foster growth within the healthcare sector, particularly for those gearing their services towards compliance with stringent safety and efficiency standards.

## Notice

Tissue and Eye Services (TES) is a specialist function within the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Directorate of National Health Service Blood & Transplant (NHSBT). TES provide high quality, cost effective tissue grafts for the benefit of patients, and every effort is made to ensure the safety and efficiency of our products. NHSBT Tissue and Eye Services are licensed by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) for the retrieval, storage, processing and distribution of human tissue for transplantation throughout the UK. Wherever possible, single use disposable instruments are used for the retrieval and processing of tissue however there are certain instruments which are required to be reused. This specification details the requirements for the sterilisation service NHSBT Tissue and Eye Services requires for the collection, sterilisation and return of instruments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ea537f-9639-4cc3-b4d8-2c5fd6934c11 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON, BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2019 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ea537f-9639-4cc3-b4d8-2c5fd6934c11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ea537f-9639-4cc3-b4d8-2c5fd6934c11
  9th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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