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title: "International Blood Pack 1"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74d40b45-b74a-4609-9eb8-3d1665a35ab2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2023-08-25"
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# International Blood Pack 1

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74d40b45-b74a-4609-9eb8-3d1665a35ab2

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has awarded a contract for the "International Blood Pack 1" tender, which involves Whole Blood Collection Systems and Ancillary Processing Systems. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold). The contract value is £155,000,000, and the contract period is from 1st November 2023 to 30th September 2027. The tender deadline was on 25th September 2023, and the delivery address is in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents potential for businesses in the medical supplies industry, specifically those providing blood collection and processing systems. Companies with expertise in manufacturing medical devices and providing support services should consider applying. The award was given to Fresenius Kabi Limited and Haemonetics Ltd, highlighting opportunities for suppliers in this sector to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Whole Blood Collection Systems and Ancillary Processing Systems and associated support services Additional information: International Blood Pack 1 (IBP1) Whole Blood Collection Systems and Ancillary Processing Systems and associated support services: A Framework Agreement with the following Blood Establishments as beneficiaries - NHS Blood and Transplant; the Welsh Blood Service (WBS); the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS); the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS); the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (ARCL), the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) and the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52307c2f-faf2-4702-9dd9-a2b37fdca380 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | FRESENIUS KABI; HAEMONETICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141613 - Blood bags
- 33141614 - Plasma bags
- 33141630 - Blood plasma filters

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2023 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52307c2f-faf2-4702-9dd9-a2b37fdca380

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52307c2f-faf2-4702-9dd9-a2b37fdca380
  25th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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