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title: "Supply & Maintenance of New & Maintenance of Existing Cell Selection Systems"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (BRISTOL)"
published: "2024-09-11"
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# Supply & Maintenance of New & Maintenance of Existing Cell Selection Systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (BRISTOL)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc9c1349-7a2d-4237-b74f-53ea3a3e90b8

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## Summary

In the planning stage, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) based in Bristol, is announcing a contract opportunity titled "Supply & Maintenance of New & Maintenance of Existing Cell Selection Systems." This procurement falls within the medical field, specifically involving human blood and the repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The geographical focus is within England, United Kingdom, with the main delivery address located in Bristol (postal code BS34 7QH). Key dates include an engagement end date of 21st October 2024, and expressions of interest need to be submitted by 2nd October 2024. Interested parties should contact Tennille Madigan for further details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the medical and biomedical sectors. The main procurement category is services, with a total contract value of £2,400,000 GBP. Companies specialising in medical equipment supply and maintenance are well-suited for this tender. The contract aims to support the NHSBT's Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories in its efforts related to stem cell transplantation. Businesses that can provide consumables, new equipment, and maintenance services will find this opportunity beneficial for growth and market competitiveness.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity. 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. The purpose of this notice is to: * Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of consumables and maintenance of existing equipment and in addition potential purchase of new equipment & maintenance in the future if demand increases. * Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support. Please express your interest by the 2nd October 2024 and direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk Additional information: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity. 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. The purpose of this notice is to: * Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of consumables and maintenance of existing equipment and in addition potential purchase of new equipment & maintenance in the future if demand increases. * Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support. Please express your interest by the 2nd October 2024 and direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d500181d-db44-41bd-89c0-879ca87b11b3 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (BRISTOL) |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33141570 - Human blood
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 12:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d500181d-db44-41bd-89c0-879ca87b11b3
- 11 Sep 2024 at 12:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e106281-7dac-499e-9cb2-3650223ffbc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d500181d-db44-41bd-89c0-879ca87b11b3
  11th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e106281-7dac-499e-9cb2-3650223ffbc1
  11th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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