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title: "Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis"
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# Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b18dfd6-779e-41b1-82c2-69569751188a

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## Summary

NHS Blood & Transplant is conducting an open procurement process for the support of existing Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis. This tender is categorised under medical consumables and will be active until 13 April 2021. The contract, valued at £102,200, is set to commence on 1 August 2021 and will span two years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Businesses interested in this opportunity are required to submit their tenders by the specified deadline.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, equipment maintenance, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with expertise in supplying therapeutic products or providing maintenance services for medical equipment. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to establish or strengthen their relationships within the UK's healthcare sector, positioning themselves for potential future contracts with NHSBT and other related organisations.

## 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. Treatments provided include: Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP), Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) Collection, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (PEX), Red Cell Exchange (RCE), Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal, Platelet / White Cell Depletion and Lymphocyte Collection. The requirement of this procurement is for the supply of consumables and maintenance of the existing ART Universal machines. This Framework Agreement is for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend. It is the intension of NHSBT to award a Framework Agreement for these requirements by August 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe963ce-01f1-4dfc-ae56-fd0db9176dd2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,200 |
| 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 & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BS43 7QH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 19 Mar 2021 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe963ce-01f1-4dfc-ae56-fd0db9176dd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe963ce-01f1-4dfc-ae56-fd0db9176dd2
  19th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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