--- title: "Prior Information Notice 2 - Domestic Plasma Fractionation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-636049ec-01e9-4265-9bf1-c923e0ba12bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-636049ec-01e9-4265-9bf1-c923e0ba12bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-636049ec-01e9-4265-9bf1-c923e0ba12bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-636049ec-01e9-4265-9bf1-c923e0ba12bc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2022-01-14" --- # Prior Information Notice 2 - Domestic Plasma Fractionation Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-636049ec-01e9-4265-9bf1-c923e0ba12bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-636049ec-01e9-4265-9bf1-c923e0ba12bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-636049ec-01e9-4265-9bf1-c923e0ba12bc.json) ## Summary NHS England has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Domestic Plasma Fractionation as part of its planning stage for procurement. The engagement end date is set for 31st January 2022. This procurement process falls within the goods category and involves the plasma fractionation market, specifically focusing on blood products. Interested organisations are encouraged to register their interest via the provided link and will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement prior to accessing the associated Request for Information (RFI). The PIN also invites responses to a questionnaire due by the same deadline. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in blood product services and those involved in the plasma processing sector. Companies with expertise in toll fractionation services or similar domains would be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement with NHS England and NHS Blood and Transplant will allow organisations to provide valuable feedback and insights, potentially leading to future contracting opportunities. Moreover, the structured discussions planned during the weeks leading up to the deadline could further facilitate partnerships and collaborations within the industry. ## Notice NHS England (NHSE), in conjunction with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has published this Prior Information Notice (PIN) in relation to Domestic Plasma Fractionation. This PIN follows the previous PIN: 2021/S 000-018730 The PIN and associated Request for Information (RFI) seek to gather further information and feedback from the plasma fractionation market, as recognised experts, to inform NHSE's strategy to contract for toll fractionation services (or similar services that would satisfy NHSE's requirements) using UK domestic plasma. Interested organisations can access the PIN and register their interest here https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Once registered, you will be invited to sign a tripartite non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before being provided access to the RFI, which we will be making available, subject to the NDA, If you signed an NDA for the previous PIN you will not be asked to complete this again. We are requesting that the questionnaire included in the RFI is completed and returned by 13:00 on the 31st January 2022. We will also be making time available for individual organisation discussions with NHSE and NHSBT w/c 17th and 24th January 2022 should this be considered helpful. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb3a38-0a25-4edd-9b6e-118fbccef5c4 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | RUNCORN | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA7 2ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Halton | | Electoral ward | Halton Lea | | Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141510 - Blood products ## Release History - 14 Jan 2022 at 12:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb3a38-0a25-4edd-9b6e-118fbccef5c4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb3a38-0a25-4edd-9b6e-118fbccef5c4 14th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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