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title: "Purified Water System for the PK Series Automated Blood Grouping Machine"
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# Purified Water System for the PK Series Automated Blood Grouping Machine

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4900f7ed-b9aa-4a46-8598-24bf1573a979

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant, which is seeking a supplier for a "Purified Water System for the PK Series Automated Blood Grouping Machine." This falls under the machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water industry category. The tender was awarded on 1st October 2018, with a contract period starting from the same date and ending on 30th September 2022. The open procurement method was employed, and the total contract value is £45,000. While the tender period has ended as of 4th May 2018, the awarded contract remains active.

This contract presents a promising opportunity for companies specialising in water purification systems or related technologies. Businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying filtration equipment, especially those that meet CAP II quality standards, would find themselves well-suited to compete. With a commitment to engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this procurement could support their growth within the healthcare sector, which demands high-quality and reliable technological solutions.

## Notice

NHSBT currently use a PK7300 primary blood grouping machine. The water must be provided from a high quality reverse-osmosis and/or de-ioniser system of CAP II level, with low levels of particle, bacterial and organic contamination. Connection is via reinforced PVC hose of internal diameter (bore) 12 mm, and external diameter 18 mm. The water supply should be as close as possible to the analyser, to minimise the growth of organisms in the hose. There must be a shut off valve and waste drain port within 7m of the instrument and the hose for water supply and waste must be shorter than 7 meters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b70a72-c9d9-4474-96e5-1dfbcd3343f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 24 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON, 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | MILLIPORE; VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLGIES; WHITEWATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2018 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b70a72-c9d9-4474-96e5-1dfbcd3343f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b70a72-c9d9-4474-96e5-1dfbcd3343f2
  24th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

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