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title: "Total Protein Testing"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2021-07-01"
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# Total Protein Testing

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-844d86af-9cdd-4ab3-8a9f-8f0cf6f6ab14

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant is conducting an open tender for "Total Protein Testing," aimed at assessing the total serum protein levels in plasmapheresis donor samples. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory services, with a budget of £600,000 and a contract duration set from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2024. The tender has been active since its publication on 1st July 2021, and it has a submission deadline of 3rd August 2021, with services required in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the laboratory services sector, particularly those specialising in medical testing and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the tender is suitable for them, and this could lead to substantial growth by establishing long-term contracts with a key public health organisation. Companies that focus on technical expertise in protein testing will be particularly well-suited to respond to this opportunity.

## Notice

Testing to determine the total serum protein level within plasmapheresis donor samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26d9425-7f1b-45a5-9c4f-43f534eb1bf1 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2021 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26d9425-7f1b-45a5-9c4f-43f534eb1bf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26d9425-7f1b-45a5-9c4f-43f534eb1bf1
  1st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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