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title: "Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis"
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# Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adf9f99e-7e39-4dfd-9ce7-49d47900cce7

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant has awarded a contract titled "Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis." This procurement falls under the medical consumables industry category and is located in England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the award completed on 13th July 2021. The contract, valued at £99,500, has a duration of two years, starting from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2023, with two additional one-year extension options. The tender period concluded on 20th April 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs in the medical supplies and equipment sector, particularly those specialising in therapeutic products and maintenance services. Businesses capable of supplying consumables and offering repair and maintenance for medical equipment would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts can lead to ongoing partnerships with NHS Trusts, enhancing the growth potential of suppliers in this field.

## Notice

The Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) function operates within the Clinical Services directorate of NHSBT. Multi-disciplinary TAS teams operate from eight regional hub units and three 3 spoke sites that are based within Acute NHS Trusts across England and South Wales. Each unit provides a portfolio of therapeutic treatments to both adult and paediatric patients from across a range of clinical specialities. Treatments provided include: Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP), Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) Collection, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (PEX), Red Cell Exchange (RCE), Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal, Platelet / White Cell Depletion and Lymphocyte Collection. The requirement for this procurement was for the supply of consumables and maintenance of the existing ART Universal machines. An opportunity notice was published on Contracts Finder on 19th March 2021 with procurement reference: tender_265689/932535 As a result of the tender, a Framework Agreement for Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend has been awarded to Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2490df-e5dc-49c3-8b7a-467ce14e1672 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,500 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33693000 - Other therapeutic products
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2490df-e5dc-49c3-8b7a-467ce14e1672

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2490df-e5dc-49c3-8b7a-467ce14e1672
  20th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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