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title: "Additive Solution for the Suspension of Blood Products"
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# Additive Solution for the Suspension of Blood Products

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b995ec3-9af5-4d0e-872f-984abf9cedf7

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant is looking to establish a Framework Agreement for Additive Solutions for the Suspension of Blood Products. This procurement falls under the industry category of Blood-transfusion supplies and is located in the United Kingdom at postal code BS34 7QH. The tender, currently in the planning stage, has a tender period ending on 19th September 2023 and a contract period starting on 1st December 2023, lasting until 30th November 2027. The estimated contract value is GBP 8,000,000 under an open procurement method.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses to supply additive solutions for blood components within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For further information, contact the Helpdesk at phone number 0800 9956035 or email support-health@atamis.co.uk.

## Notice

To establish a Framework Agreement with the following Blood Establishments as beneficiaries - NHS Blood and Transplant; the Welsh Blood Service (WBS); the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS); the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS); the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (ARCL), the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) and the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS). Additive Solutions for the Suspension of Blood Products: Lot 1: Additive solution for the suspension of pooled platelets, granulocytes and other components derived from whole blood; Additive solution for the suspension of single donor apheresis derived platelets; Lot 2: SAGM solution for the routine washing and re-suspension of red cells during the production of specialist blood components in accordance with the Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK details of which can be found at the following website https://www.transfusionguidelines.org/red-book Lot 3: Additive Solution for the suspension of washed platelets; Lot 4: Saline 0.9% for the dilution of serum eye drops Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf712b1-faed-483f-a649-b201c700feea |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33194220 - Blood-transfusion supplies

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf712b1-faed-483f-a649-b201c700feea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf712b1-faed-483f-a649-b201c700feea
  14th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.transfusionguidelines.org/red-book

## Provenance

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