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title: "Supply of Cyropreservation Freezing Bag"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75efb568-5aa7-4105-9773-ecee1697d4e3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2018-03-27"
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# Supply of Cyropreservation Freezing Bag

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75efb568-5aa7-4105-9773-ecee1697d4e3

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) is currently inviting tenders for the supply of Cryopreservation Freezing Bags, a medical consumable essential for the preservation of human tissue products at its Speke, Liverpool site. This open procurement process, valued at £100,000, is in the Tender stage, having been published on 17 January 2018. The tender period will conclude on 13 April 2018, with the contract set to commence in June 2018 and run until May 2021. The products must meet specific business and functional requirements as outlined by NHSBT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs engaged in the manufacture of medical consumables, particularly those specialising in cryopreservation and associated technologies. Suppliers that can offer compliant and high-quality cryopreservation products are well-positioned to compete for this contract, enhancing their visibility and business growth within the healthcare sector. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the necessary standards and are ready to deliver to a range of delivery addresses, including the UK and beyond.

## Notice

NHSBT TES Production and Reagents are located at the Speke, Liverpool site. Both NHSBT TES and Reagents are departments within the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Directorate of National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). Cryopreservation packaging bags are used routinely as part of the cryopreservation of a range of different human tissue products alongside cryoprotectant solution so must conform to the business and functional requirements listed below. These products are produced under license from the HTA. NHSBT Reagents manufacture a range of In Vitro Diagnostic devices and applies the CE mark (where appropriate) in accordance with 98/79/EC. Cryopreservation bags are used to store red cells with cryoprotectant solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e847c8-8325-437d-a65c-8882ea00aeaa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | NORTH BRISTOL PARK |
| 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

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 07:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e847c8-8325-437d-a65c-8882ea00aeaa
- 17 Jan 2018 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e847c8-8325-437d-a65c-8882ea00aeaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e847c8-8325-437d-a65c-8882ea00aeaa
  27th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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