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title: "Technical Support of Donation Services Equipment"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (BRISTOL)"
published: "2024-03-28"
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# Technical Support of Donation Services Equipment

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (BRISTOL)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d1fc570-945a-4c57-a738-2fefd149c00b

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol) is planning a tender for the provision of technical support for donation services equipment. The procurement falls under the medical furniture category with a total contract value of £8,000,000 GBP. The tender is in the planning stage, with a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. Interested suppliers have until 6th May 2024 to express their interest, and a supplier engagement meeting is scheduled for May/June 2024. The contract period is expected to start on 1st August 2024 and end on 31st July 2034.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical furniture, maintenance services, screens, and miscellaneous health services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Companies offering innovative, cost-effective, and quality solutions that meet the specific requirements for donation equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to: Alert potential suppliers that NHS Blood and Transplant intends to let contract(s) via a Framework with different Lots which support the collection of Whole Blood, Apheresis Donation, and Plasma for Medicine, and the provision of Therapeutic Apheresis Services, with provision of Donation Chairs/couches, patient couches and Session Screens. The future contract . NOTE: The estimated total value below is based on a maximum 10-year contract duration. The Framework will consist of the following lots: Lot 1 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 1 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) - Lot 2 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 2 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) - Lot 3 Supply of new chairs: for the collection for whole blood and plasma for medicine (including transport solutions if required) Lot 4 Apheresis Donation Chair: Supply of Chairs & Parts Lot 5 Apheresis patient Couch: Supply of Couch and Parts Lot 6 Maintenance & Repair Services (chairs, couches, trolleys, cabinets etc this is not an exhaustive list) Lot 7 Session Screens Supply - NHSBT wide NHSBT may require chairs to be redesigned based on the specifications - this will involve a design stage, further information will be available during the Supplier engagement days. The proposed solution's must be robust, hygienic, cost effective, space saving, have the ability to become portable, safe to operate and construction must be simple with minimal impact to operational processes. Donation Chairs: Across NHSBT there are a total 55 mobile teams (each supplied with approx 11 donation chairs) and 25 Static Donor Centre's (each supplied with approx 7 chairs). Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help inform our strategy/requirements, NHSBT would like to consult the market to establish the likely level of interest in order to proceed to scheduled engagement days. It is our intention to invite those organisations who express an interest in this PIN to a supplier engagement meeting to be held in May/June 2024. Please express your interest by 6th May 2024 to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c6f941-075a-458c-801b-0139b82d8b88 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 32351200 - Screens
- 33192100 - Beds for medical use
- 33192300 - Medical furniture except beds and tables
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 16:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c6f941-075a-458c-801b-0139b82d8b88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c6f941-075a-458c-801b-0139b82d8b88
  28th March 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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