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title: "Supply of Maintenance and Consumables for Existing Hemocue 301 HB Testing Devices"
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# Supply of Maintenance and Consumables for Existing Hemocue 301 HB Testing Devices

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1000a2f-69d7-4fcd-8773-13e984a42f49

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## Summary

The contract titled "Supply of Maintenance and Consumables for Existing Hemocue 301 HB Testing Devices" has been awarded by NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), a key organisation in the healthcare sector responsible for blood collection across England. This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically classified as miscellaneous medical devices and products (CPV 33190000). The tender was conducted using an open procurement method, which allows any qualified supplier to compete. The award notice was published on 7th January 2021, with the active contract running from 18th October 2020 until 17th January 2025, and a contract value of £635,427. The service locations include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and across the UK.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in medical devices and consumables, particularly those who can supply maintenance services or products compatible with HemoCue 301 devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, given NHSBT's commitment to supplier diversity. Businesses engaged in health technology, blood testing equipment, and related logistical support services would be well-positioned to benefit from this tender, enhancing their visibility and market share within the public health sector.

## Notice

NHSBT is responsible for collecting sufficient blood to meet the demand from all NHS hospitals and many other hospitals in the private sector. As part of the wider NHS, NHSBT aims to save and improve lives by meeting patients' needs for safe blood and related services. To meet these needs NHSBT operates approximately 88 collection (mobile) teams and 25 static clinics collecting blood on a daily basis. The mobile collection sessions are held in local community venues across England and operate from approximately 08.30 through to 18.00 or from approximately 10.30 through to 20.30. NHSBT currently have approximately 230 HemoCue 301s spread across the collection teams and static units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624c4ab5-3538-4376-99d1-358cb94f976e |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2020 - 17 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £635,427 |
| 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 | RADIOMETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2021 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624c4ab5-3538-4376-99d1-358cb94f976e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624c4ab5-3538-4376-99d1-358cb94f976e
  7th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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