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title: "Tactical Blood Storage Units"
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# Tactical Blood Storage Units

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25fe6e4b-0626-4fe1-9eb9-94f9ed1422a7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of six Tactical Blood Storage Units. The tender, classified under the industry category of Devices and Instruments for Transfusion (CPV 33194200), was conducted through an open procedure targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement process began with the tender period ending on 14th February 2025 and concluded with the award on 1st March 2025. The contract, valued at £58,140, was awarded to Delta Development Team, Inc, a large enterprise based in Tucson, Arizona, USA. The contract period runs from 1st March 2025 to 31st March 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices and instruments, particularly those focusing on blood storage solutions. SMEs and VCSEs would have been particularly well-suited for this contract due to the procurement method's criteria. Additionally, it opened potential for international business engagement, as seen with the selection of Delta Development Team, Inc. Companies in the medical supply industry, especially those capable of producing specialised equipment for military use, would benefit from similar future opportunities with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Purchase of 6 Tactical Blood Storage Units

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ffb8e57-851a-4853-a2ae-c187c3ed8126 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,140 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELTA DEVELOPMENT TEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33194200 - Devices and instruments for transfusion

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ffb8e57-851a-4853-a2ae-c187c3ed8126

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ffb8e57-851a-4853-a2ae-c187c3ed8126
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89fd2852-beeb-424a-b2b4-ec401799bd43
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