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title: "Maintenance and Repair of Tube Sealers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2017-07-20"
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# Maintenance and Repair of Tube Sealers

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3883d480-95ea-4b0a-aa4b-855dcbef5966

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) has successfully completed a public procurement process for the maintenance and repair of tube sealers, essential for blood processing and collection. This open tender, classified under the CPV code for repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment, had a financial value of £350,000. The contract period commenced on 6th July 2017 and extends until 5th July 2021. The tender concluded on 6th March 2017, with locations for delivery including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and various regions of Europe.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment maintenance sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialised support services. Companies with expertise in servicing medical devices, especially those that hold relevant certifications and experience in the healthcare industry, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, thereby facilitating business growth in a critical sector.

## Notice

NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) specialist laboratories and Blood Collection Teams use Tube Sealers to seal and/or separate plastic PVC tubing during the processing and collection of blood and components. The devices NHSBT use need maintenance cover.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd0e38f-ec93-4f8a-9c77-5487995fc90d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2017 - 5 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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; OXFORD MEDITECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2017 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd0e38f-ec93-4f8a-9c77-5487995fc90d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd0e38f-ec93-4f8a-9c77-5487995fc90d
  20th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9057acc-a5a9-4f40-987f-85bf136e7e7a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d75d3bf-9e8c-450c-a987-12e57c623d56

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