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title: "Rapid Plasma Freezers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc41aa48-580c-497b-9d40-84f634c97588"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2016-11-28"
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# Rapid Plasma Freezers

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc41aa48-580c-497b-9d40-84f634c97588

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## Summary

NHS Blood & Transplant has awarded a contract for the procurement of Rapid Plasma Freezers, which are essential for freezing plasma components in line with UK blood transfusion guidelines. The total contract value is £500,000, and the procurement was conducted through an open procedure. This contract was awarded on 11th October 2016, and the contract period commenced on 12th October 2016, running until 31st October 2020. The relevant industry category is medical equipment, with delivery expected across various regions including the United Kingdom and European territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those who can provide similar goods and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, as the buying organisation is open to considering their capabilities. Companies with expertise in the supply and maintenance of medical devices would be particularly well-suited to compete in future procurements within this sector.

## Notice

NHS Blood & Transplant has procured new rapid plasma freezers which will freeze all appropriate apheresis and whole blood derived plasma components, along with cryoprecipitate components, to the appropriate core temperatures in the timeframes specified in the Guidelines for Blood Transfusion Services in the UK - current edition and the Council of Europe guidelines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a51d30-0f2a-45b2-bcbb-dae3f886bc1c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2016 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDICAL SUPPLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2016 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a51d30-0f2a-45b2-bcbb-dae3f886bc1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a51d30-0f2a-45b2-bcbb-dae3f886bc1c
  28th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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