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title: "Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems"
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# Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44d7fa7d-3510-4c92-a28e-a34805d4238c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems" is conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) within the medical consumables industry. This tender, initiated as an open procedure above the threshold, aims to procure consumables and maintenance support for TerumoBCT Spectra Optia machines, and has been awarded a contract valued at £1,630,000. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2021 and extends until 31st July 2023, with a tender period that ended on 13th April 2021. The purchasing authority encompasses NHSBT, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, and the Welsh Blood Service, with services primarily based in England and South Wales.

This framework agreement presents significant growth opportunities for companies engaged in the supply of medical consumables and maintenance services. Businesses with experience in medical equipment support, particularly those specialising in multi-functional apheresis technology, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for further contracts under this arrangement. SMEs with innovative solutions and a track record in the healthcare sector may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence within the NHS framework.

## Notice

The Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) function operates within the Clinical Services directorate of NHSBT. Multi-disciplinary TAS teams operate from eight regional hub units and three 3 spoke sites that are based within Acute NHS Trusts across England and South Wales. Each unit provides a portfolio of therapeutic treatments to both adult and paediatric patients from across a range of clinical specialities. TAS treatments provided using multi-functional apheresis technology include: Collection Procedures: Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection & Lymphocyte Collection; Exchange Procedures: Plasma Exchange and Automated Red Cell Exchange; Depletion Procedures: White Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion and Bone Marrow processing. The requirement for this procurement was for the supply of consumables and maintenance in support of the existing TerumoBCT Spectra Optia machines. An opportunity notice was published on Contracts Finder on 19th March 2021 with procurement reference: tender_265692/932524 As a result of the tender, a Framework Agreement for Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend has been awarded to Terumo BCT Europe NV. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement: NHSBT, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service and Welsh Blood Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281e33ce-7581-475a-97ca-c4cef618c6c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,630,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,630,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | TERUMO BCT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33693000 - Other therapeutic products
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281e33ce-7581-475a-97ca-c4cef618c6c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/281e33ce-7581-475a-97ca-c4cef618c6c4
  20th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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