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# Blood Irradiation Services

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (BRISTOL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-320f8ef0-f1f2-4adb-ae7d-80b255344984

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol) has issued a tender for "Blood Irradiation Services," detailing a procurement process that involves a Framework Agreement and subsequent Call Off Contracts to support Gamma and Xray Blood Irradiation. The involved services include the supply and maintenance of Xray and Gamma irradiators, dose mapping, and the transport and disposal of Gamma irradiators. Participating authorities include the Welsh Blood Service, Scottish Blood Service, and Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service. Interested parties must register via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The tender, under industry category CPV 33111000 "X-ray devices," covers a contract period starting on 1 January 2025 and ending on 2 January 2029, with a tender submission deadline of 18 October 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for manufacturers and economic operators experienced in medical and irradiation equipment. The estimated contract value is £7,500,000, revealing a significant investment in the field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, promoting diversity and innovation in the supply chain. Businesses involved in medical technology and radiology equipment production and maintenance will find this tender particularly appealing, providing a substantial opportunity for long-term partnerships and growth.

## Notice

This Contract Notice with Lots (CN) is separate to any other tender opportunity. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and its participating Authority's require a direct contractual relationship with either a manufacturer or any other economic operator for a number of services that support Gamma and Xray Blood Irradiation via a Framework Agreement and subsequent Call Off Contracts via further competition based on organisational need. This Framework will be utilised until the Home Office Fieldfare project and accompanying supply contracts are live. Participating Authority's are: Welsh Blood Service Scottish Blood Service Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service The services required are: Lot 1: Supply of New Xray Irradiators Lot 2: Maintenance of Xray Irradiators Lot 3: Maintenance of Gamma Irradiators Lot 4: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Xray Lot 5: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Gamma Lot 6: Transport & Disposal of Gamma Irradiators Please direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk 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/932a9d6f-889a-4050-b94c-08d358e62fa2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 2 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| 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 (BRISTOL) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FG |
| 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 | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932a9d6f-889a-4050-b94c-08d358e62fa2
- 10 Sep 2024 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a40e37a5-858d-4e26-a715-60efb20bc9cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932a9d6f-889a-4050-b94c-08d358e62fa2
  10th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a40e37a5-858d-4e26-a715-60efb20bc9cd
  10th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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