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title: "NHSBT1260 PULSE, Development, Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b8efa95-ae9a-450a-8a49-4fec15c4f8c9"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
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# NHSBT1260 PULSE, Development, Support and Maintenance

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b8efa95-ae9a-450a-8a49-4fec15c4f8c9

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## Summary

The ongoing tender, titled "NHSBT1260 PULSE, Development, Support and Maintenance", issued by NHS Blood & Transplant, focuses on the provision of essential support and maintenance services for Pulse, a critical software application integral to blood component lifecycle management. This procurement falls under the software and information systems industry category and is classified as an open procedure, ensuring transparency in the competitive process. The tender was published on 29 January 2020, with submissions due by 28 February 2020, and the contract period is scheduled to commence from 1 April 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2023. NHS Blood & Transplant, based in Bristol, England, oversees this initiative to aid hospitals and patients efficiently.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in software development, support, or maintenance, particularly those with expertise in medical software solutions. Businesses capable of offering innovative support services that ensure the functionality and reliability of critical healthcare software would find this procurement appealing. By participating in this tender, companies can contribute to public health while potentially securing a long-term contract that enhances their portfolio in the health tech industry.

## Notice

Pulse is an integrated set of application components which covers the whole blood component lifecycle, from a donor registering to a pack being issued. Pulse is also the system used by NHSBT Tissues Services for the management of the Tissue Bank. The Pulse set of applications supports the collection, processing and distribution of blood and blood components. It is critical to running the NHSBT business. Separate instances of the Pulse application are also used by the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, and Jersey. The failure of Pulse for even a short period would significantly impact NHSBT's ability to meet the demand from hospitals and the patients they serve. NHSBT own the IPR for Pulse but the system is supported, developed and maintained by a managed service supplier. The requirement of this tender is for the ongoing provision of support, development and maintenance of these services. Additional information: Bravo Solutions Tender Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ccb44c-ce16-492f-9eab-052ab64b43ab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 & 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48180000 - Medical software package

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2020 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ccb44c-ce16-492f-9eab-052ab64b43ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ccb44c-ce16-492f-9eab-052ab64b43ab
  29th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk
  Bravo Solutions Tender Portal
- http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk
  Contracting Authority

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