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title: "Supply of Cord Blood Collection Systems"
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# Supply of Cord Blood Collection Systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd1e827a-0c13-428e-b265-b09a00e8f8f1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant, located in Bristol, which has awarded a contract for the "Supply of Cord Blood Collection Systems." This tender falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically pertaining to blood bags (CPV code: 33141613). The contract period commenced on 21st February 2021 and will continue until 21st February 2025, with a total value of £91,000. This award is part of an open procurement method, having previously followed an open procedure for tendering that closed on 22nd June 2020.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical supplies and collection systems. Companies engaged in manufacturing or supplying medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in blood collection and preservation technologies, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The robust infrastructure and considerable demand for cord blood banking services signal a growing market where innovative solutions can lead to significant business growth.

## Notice

Cord blood (i.e. blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord following birth of a baby) is rich in stem cells and can be used to treat patients who are suffering from life threatening diseases, including Malignancies, Bone Marrow failure, Haemoglobinopathies, Immunodeficiencies and Metabolic disorders. The NHS Cord Blood Bank collects cord blood at 5 NHS hospitals and is responsible for the processing, cryopreservation, storage and issue of hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation. It is one of the largest internationally accredited cord blood banks in the world, with a high percentage of rare tissue types. The basic requirement is for collection systems to enable a collection volume of up to 200ml plus 10 percent and maintain the quality of the cord blood and viability/ functionality of the stem/ progenitor cells until cryopreservation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9843cd73-bdf2-444d-9732-71821e98c614 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2021 - 21 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,000 |
| 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 & 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 | MACOPHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141613 - Blood bags

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9843cd73-bdf2-444d-9732-71821e98c614

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9843cd73-bdf2-444d-9732-71821e98c614
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/725bbc24-7a9a-4d97-a1e5-0972f1f7f080
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7080e178-aa62-4de4-a179-48a934029c1f
  n/a
- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk/go/8404644801784B15EBB1
  Framework Agreement

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