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title: "Supply of Cyropreservation Freezing Bag"
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# Supply of Cyropreservation Freezing Bag

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a03f1fc2-86e2-4085-b8f2-1e6fe72c43de

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Cryopreservation Freezing Bag" under the open procurement method. This contract falls within the medical consumables category and is located in Liverpool, England. The tender period has concluded, with the relevant contract period set to run from 1st February 2019 to 31st January 2022. The total contract value is £174,600, with the awarded contract announced on 19th December 2018 and officially published on 28th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical consumables, particularly those specialising in cryopreservation products or related diagnostic devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly accessible, enabling them to engage with a prominent buyer like NHSBT. Suppliers capable of meeting the stringent quality requirements and production standards for medical products would be well-positioned to compete effectively for future contracts in this sector.

## Notice

NHSBT TES Production and Reagents are located at the Speke, Liverpool site. Both NHSBT TES and Reagents are departments within the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Directorate of National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). Cryopreservation packaging bags are used routinely as part of the cryopreservation of a range of different human tissue products alongside cryoprotectant solution so must conform to the business and functional requirements listed below. These products are produced under license from the HTA. NHSBT Reagents manufacture a range of In Vitro Diagnostic devices and applies the CE mark (where appropriate) in accordance with 98/79/EC. Cryopreservation bags are used to store red cells with cryoprotectant solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da578e0a-8e6f-4177-b36b-f3b16770f019 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £174,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,600 |
| 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 | NORTH BRISTOL PARK |
| 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 | MEDHEMSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2019 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da578e0a-8e6f-4177-b36b-f3b16770f019

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da578e0a-8e6f-4177-b36b-f3b16770f019
  28th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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