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title: "Supply & Maintenance of Existing Cell Selection Systems"
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# Supply & Maintenance of Existing Cell Selection Systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c096103-23ed-448c-a6c2-2f3c403e7c73

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant, located in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply & Maintenance of Existing Cell Selection Systems." This contract involves the maintenance and supply of equipment and consumables for cell selection procedures within the Cellular & Molecular Therapies laboratories, essential for supporting haemopoietic stem cell transplantation. The procurement process was undertaken through an open procedure, with an overall contract value of £5,200,000. The tender was categorised under the industry of human blood, with the contract awarded to Miltenyi Biotec on 11th April 2025. The contract period spans from the 1st of April 2025 to the 31st of March 2029, and the services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in medical equipment maintenance and supply. Businesses involved in the healthcare sector, specifically those with experience in supporting complex medical processes like stem cell transplantation, would find the requirements aligning with their expertise. Engaging in such contracts not only aids in enhancing market reputation but also fosters financial growth through engagement with reputable public sector entities like the NHS. While this specific award has been allocated, understanding similar procurements can position businesses advantageously for future opportunities in the health services domain.

## Notice

The contract will cover maintenance of existing equipment and consumables for existing equipment to perform Cell Selection & Processing procedures. The Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories within NHS Blood and Transplant ( NHSBT) provide a range of services to support haemopoietic stem cell transplantation including collection, processing, and cryopreservation of stem cells. An important part of the services offered by CMT is the purification of stem cells and depletion of other cells, such as CD3+, TCRab, CD19+ cells, that may cause complications in the transplant procedures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81f0fd6-ccd4-42d8-b648-69c333151505 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,200,000 |
| 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 AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILTENYI BIOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141570 - Human blood

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81f0fd6-ccd4-42d8-b648-69c333151505

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81f0fd6-ccd4-42d8-b648-69c333151505
  9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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