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title: "Managed Service for the Bacterial Screening of Platelets"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2023-02-24"
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# Managed Service for the Bacterial Screening of Platelets

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54d335d7-5090-4554-b8c5-b9081c53c3a4

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has issued a tender for the "Managed Service for the Bacterial Screening of Platelets" in the blood analysis services category. The procurement stage is currently in the open procedure phase, with a tender period ending on 28th March 2023. The contract period is set to start on 4th January 2024 and end on 3rd January 2031.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in technical testing services, laboratory services, and microbiological cultures to compete. The tender, valued at £29,270,000 in GBP, is suitable for companies offering automation systems, blood analysers, and related technical testing and consultancy services. Interested parties should consider the location in Filton, Bristol, United Kingdom, when preparing their bids.

## Notice

Managed Service for the Bacterial Screening of Platelets

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f0478e3-0823-4b69-bff3-9c261419945d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2024 - 3 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,270,000 |
| 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 AND 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85146000 - Services provided by blood banks

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2023 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f0478e3-0823-4b69-bff3-9c261419945d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f0478e3-0823-4b69-bff3-9c261419945d
  24th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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