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title: "Maintenance for existing Platelet Storage Equipment (PSE)"
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# Maintenance for existing Platelet Storage Equipment (PSE)

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ca8c679-52d5-4d7f-9fd5-4546f810e074

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant, seeking maintenance services for existing Platelet Storage Equipment (PSE) used for storing platelet components. This contract is classified under the medical equipment category and the procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £200,000 for an initial four-year period. The contract period began on 23 April 2019, concluding on 22 May 2023. The tender was awarded on 27 March 2019 and the brief for submission ended on 16 October 2018.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those with experience in handling complex medical devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those focusing on healthcare services. Engaging in this contract may enhance business growth, given the long-term nature of the agreement, with a potential for further extension beyond the initial term.

## Notice

NHSBT and participating Authorities (as outlined in the tender documentation) require maintenance for the existing Helmer PSE. The PSE is used to store platelet components under agitation at a controlled temperature of 20degC to 24degC within Authority premises. The equipment provides gentle horizontal flat bed agitation and storage capacity for adult therapeutic doses of platelet components of typical volumes 30mls to 1300mls. This agreement is for 4 years with the option to extend for a further 4 year period. The contract value given is the estimate for the initial 4 year period only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f314baf3-937c-4f25-8683-27d40a882a65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 22 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 & 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 | DEVA MEDICAL ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 2 May 2019 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f314baf3-937c-4f25-8683-27d40a882a65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f314baf3-937c-4f25-8683-27d40a882a65
  2nd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

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