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title: "Tactical Blood Storage Units"
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# Tactical Blood Storage Units

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-904d11f3-622a-49a9-8fff-c1a5e7b16ff1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated an open tender for the procurement of six Tactical Blood Storage Units, classified under the industry category of blood-transfusion devices (CPV 33194210). This procurement process, with an estimated value of £116,000, is actively seeking proposals and is scheduled to end on 14 February 2025 at 10:00 AM. The delivery location for these units will be in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 March 2025 and conclude on 1 April 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with interested parties required to submit their bids before the deadline.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, looking to expand their portfolio within the medical technology and defence sectors. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying blood-transfusion devices are well-suited to compete. By participating in this open procedure, businesses can not only secure a valuable contract with the Ministry of Defence but also enhance their credentials and visibility within the public sector supply chain.

## Notice

Purchase of 6 Tactical Blood Storage Units

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08946d27-b9a1-4841-a941-2926a446f3bf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33194210 - Blood-transfusion devices

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08946d27-b9a1-4841-a941-2926a446f3bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08946d27-b9a1-4841-a941-2926a446f3bf
  24th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c242e23-a28c-4577-9a97-c86e6346a61a
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