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title: "Supply and support of multi-functional apheresis systems"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Supply and support of multi-functional apheresis systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2540d383-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a Special Health Authority in the NHS, is procuring the supply and support of multi-functional apheresis systems. This procurement falls under the medical equipment industry, and is intended to support therapeutic services across various units in England, including major cities such as Birmingham, Bristol, and London. The contract is structured as a Framework Agreement, divided into two lots: one for supporting existing equipment and another for supplying new equipment and consumables. The tender process is currently underway, with a deadline for submissions being September 30, 2016, and the contract period starting from February 1, 2017, and ending on February 1, 2021. The total estimated value of the procurement is £2.6 million, conducted under an open procedure where bids are evaluated based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the medical equipment supply chain, particularly those specialising in apheresis technologies and consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for innovative suppliers in the healthcare sector. Businesses that develop or supply specialised medical equipment and related services will find this procurement especially relevant, with the ability to contribute to vital healthcare delivery across the UK. The focus on both existing support and new equipment means that there is potential for ongoing partnerships and service contracts throughout the duration of the framework.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a Special Health Authority in the NHS and is responsible for the provision of blood components and a range of associated laboratory and patient therapeutic services to hospitals in England and North Wales. The Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) function operates within the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Directorate. The TAS team of medical and nursing staff operate from 8 units across England - Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, London and Manchester. Each unit provides a portfolio of therapeutic treatments to patients from a range of clinical specialities. Treatments provided using multi-functional apheresis technology include: collection procedures: peripheral blood stem cell collection & granulocyte collection, Exchange procedures: plasma exchange and red cell exchange, Depletion procedures: white cell depletion, platelet depletion and bone marrow processing. The requirement for this procurement is for the supply and support of multi-functional apheresis equipment, consumables and machine technology. Lots This Framework Agreement is divided into lots: Lot 1 - support of existing multi-functional apheresis equipment, consumables and machine technology Lot 2 - supply and support of new multi-functional apheresis equipment, consumables and machine technology This Framework Agreement is for a period of 4 years. It is the intention of NHSBT to award a Framework Agreement for this requirements by February 2017. The award of this contract will be to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender on the basis of the criteria set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document on BRAVO (https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5dc0a1-1e65-46ed-8e93-91802716e68c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FRESENIUS KABI; TERUMO BCT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33693000 - Other therapeutic products

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2017 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5dc0a1-1e65-46ed-8e93-91802716e68c
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44057dc-6ad5-484b-b962-dcd25456a659

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5dc0a1-1e65-46ed-8e93-91802716e68c
  8th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44057dc-6ad5-484b-b962-dcd25456a659
  7th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70a1a229-6980-457f-97cd-026d7330d0b3
  ITT Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f4c0975-628e-4001-a274-6e02077be54a
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d024814-1972-4fa5-9836-c034147ea74d
  ITT Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb4a31ff-1433-4e29-a463-0567a0b60b47
  Specification

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk
- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk

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