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title: "Supply of Pouches for Serum Eye Drops"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-02-21"
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# Supply of Pouches for Serum Eye Drops

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3764fffe-3296-4c19-973c-80dcd9b33d76

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## Summary

The National Health Service Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Pouches for Serum Eye Drops" in the medical consumables category. The NHSBT, located in Bristol, UK, is in the tender stage of the procurement process. This opportunity involves providing a closed multi-dose dispensing system for serum eyedrops, compatible with a sterile connection to the collection bag system. Interested suppliers should participate by 24 March 2025. The contract period will run from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with an estimated value of £9,500,000. The procurement method is open, suitable for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical consumables. Firms with expertise in manufacturing sterile medical pouches, particularly those accommodating saline and serum solutions, would be well-suited to compete. The contract's large value and extended duration provide a stable revenue stream. Additionally, the NHSBT's reputation and collaboration could enhance business credibility and future procurement opportunities. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, presenting an inclusive opportunity for smaller operations to secure a substantial government contract.

## Notice

Objective The National Health Service Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) provides a serum eyedrop service for patients affected by severe ocular surface disease. Serum is processed from whole blood donations collected from patients or volunteer donors into collection packs containing no anticoagulant. The serum is separated from the red cells and diluted with saline within the closed collection bag system. It must then be dispensed into individual containers before being issued to patients. This document details the requirements for a closed multi-dose dispensing system for serum eyedrops that is compatible with sterile connection to the collection bag system, for the purpose of informing a formal tender. Changes in this version Amendments to annual usage, label dimensions and number of containers per chain. Tamper evident now a requirement and external packaging requirement removed. Changes not highlighted purple due to the number of changes made within the document. 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/b158e105-fe1c-420b-8619-779af88737eb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b158e105-fe1c-420b-8619-779af88737eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b158e105-fe1c-420b-8619-779af88737eb
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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