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title: "Provision of Sterilisation Services for Cadaveric Tissue & Consumables"
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# Provision of Sterilisation Services for Cadaveric Tissue & Consumables

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79a56406-63f6-4fcf-aa97-bd97ab26144b

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant is initiating a procurement process titled "Provision of Sterilisation Services for Cadaveric Tissue & Consumables." This contract falls under the laboratory services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with an open procurement method and is expected to close on 15th November 2018. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £168,000, and the contract period will commence on 10th January 2019 and last until 9th January 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those capable of providing sterilisation solutions for medical consumables and tissues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, making this a suitable venture for healthcare service providers, medical supply companies, and firms with expertise in tissue processing and sterilisation. Competing businesses should ensure they meet the stringent safety and quality standards required in the NHS sector.

## Notice

Tissue and Eye Services (TES) is a specialist function within the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Directorate of National Health Service Blood & Transplant (NHSBT). TES provide high quality, cost effective tissue grafts for the benefit of patients, and every effort is made to ensure the safety and efficiency of our products. NHSBT Tissue and Eye Services are licensed by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) for the retrieval, storage, processing and distribution of human tissue for transplantation throughout the UK. Wherever possible, single use disposable consumables are used for the retrieval and processing of tissue. Certain tissue products are required to be terminally sterilised prior to use. This specification details the requirements for the sterilisation service NHSBT Tissue and Eye Services requires for the collection, sterilisation and return of consumables and tissue products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee7a833-2e9d-414c-bac7-fd5f27dea4e4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2019 - 9 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2018 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee7a833-2e9d-414c-bac7-fd5f27dea4e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee7a833-2e9d-414c-bac7-fd5f27dea4e4
  27th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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