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title: "Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems"
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# Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-206dd01c-0ae2-4957-96fc-e7b7c0c1137f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant seeking suppliers for the support of existing Multi-functional Apheresis systems used in their Therapeutic Apheresis Services across England and South Wales. The tender, titled "Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems," falls under the medical consumables category and has a total estimated value of £3,440,600. The current procurement stage is at the tender period, which is open until 13 April 2021, with the intention to award a Framework Agreement by August 2021, lasting for two years with possible extensions.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for suppliers of medical consumables and maintenance services tailored for apheresis technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in medical goods or repair and maintenance services for medical equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. The awarded contract would allow businesses to engage with various NHS authorities and trusts, expanding their market presence within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) function operates within the Clinical Services directorate of NHSBT. Multi-disciplinary TAS teams operate from eight regional hub units and three 3 spoke sites that are based within Acute NHS Trusts across England and South Wales. Each unit provides a portfolio of therapeutic treatments to both adult and paediatric patients from across a range of clinical specialities. TAS treatments provided using multi-functional apheresis technology include: Collection Procedures: Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection & Lymphocyte Collection; Exchange Procedures: Plasma Exchange and Automated Red Cell Exchange; Depletion Procedures: White Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion and Bone Marrow processing. The requirement of this procurement is for the supply of consumables and maintenance in support of the existing TerumoBCT Spectra Optia machines. This Framework Agreement is for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend. It is the intension of NHSBT to award a Framework Agreement for these requirements by August 2021. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement: any NHS Authority or Trust, Welsh Blood Service and Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051582ad-2158-463c-9745-a99c44e30bd0 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,440,600 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BS43 7QH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33693000 - Other therapeutic products
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051582ad-2158-463c-9745-a99c44e30bd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051582ad-2158-463c-9745-a99c44e30bd0
  19th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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