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title: "Managed Service Contract for the Bacterial Screening of Platelets"
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# Managed Service Contract for the Bacterial Screening of Platelets

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72a37f45-c5df-4fbd-a161-b54e9d4e7f09

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant has awarded a contract for a Managed Service Contract for the Bacterial Screening of Platelets in Filton (Bristol), Manchester and Colindale (London). The contract value is £47,085,000 GBP, and the contract period is from January 4, 2024, to December 3, 2031. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with the tender closing on March 29, 2023. The awarded supplier is Biomerieux UK Limited.

This tender for blood analysis services presents opportunities for businesses in the healthcare technology sector. Companies specializing in laboratory services, technical testing, automation systems, and microbiological cultures would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, managed by the NHS Blood and Transplant, aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of platelet manufacturing processes across multiple locations in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

A fully integrated, high throughput, automated bacterial screening system which can detect bacterial contamination in platelet components. The system will be used in Filton (Bristol), Manchester and Colindale (London) where approximately 270,000 adult therapeutic doses of platelets are manufactured each year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bf988d-9adb-4c3f-ab5e-cb1fa6aeed9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2024 - 3 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,085,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,085,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOMERIEUX |

## 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

- 5 Dec 2023 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bf988d-9adb-4c3f-ab5e-cb1fa6aeed9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bf988d-9adb-4c3f-ab5e-cb1fa6aeed9a
  5th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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