--- title: "RFI Soft Market Testing for Blood Collection Services - Arm Cleansing Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cfc00a01-584d-4525-b4b8-506933f12e0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfc00a01-584d-4525-b4b8-506933f12e0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfc00a01-584d-4525-b4b8-506933f12e0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfc00a01-584d-4525-b4b8-506933f12e0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT" published: "2020-05-14" --- # RFI Soft Market Testing for Blood Collection Services - Arm Cleansing Systems Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfc00a01-584d-4525-b4b8-506933f12e0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfc00a01-584d-4525-b4b8-506933f12e0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfc00a01-584d-4525-b4b8-506933f12e0b.json) ## Summary NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) is currently in the planning stage for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding soft market testing for blood collection services, specifically arm cleansing systems. The procurement process is aimed at exploring new methods to enhance the safety, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and flexibility of the services. The engagement period concludes on 14th July 2020, and interested parties are encouraged to respond to a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire to help NHSBT in developing their business case proposals and procurement documentation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the medical supplies and services sector, particularly those with experience in providing blood collection or similar healthcare products. Companies that have insight into international practices, particularly those associated with regulatory compliance and infection control guidelines, would be well-positioned to engage with this opportunity. The focus on innovative, cost-effective solutions could benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in the UK and potentially beyond. ## Notice NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking to potentially re-tender Blood Collection Services' Arm Cleansing System products and services. We would like to hear from organisations that would be willing to share and explore new ways to develop a safe, cost effective, sustainable and flexible service related to this project. To assist NHSBT in the development of their outline business case proposals and in formulation of procurement documentation, the NHSBT is seeking, and would be grateful for, written responses to a number of questions set out in this Soft Market Testing Questionnaire contained within this Request For Information. Some of the main areas being explored are the following, but this is not an exhaustive list: Supplier's experience and knowledge in terms of delivering products and services to other countries eg, Australian, American Red Cross, Canadian and Flanders Blood Services. What experience do you have with other countries' practices and describe how the non-UK service solutions can comply with by JPAC (Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee) and best practice in skin disinfection as defined in evidence based practice in Infection Control Guidelines Version 3 (EPIC3) commissioned by the United Kingdom Department of Health (DoH) which recommends a solution of chlorhexidine and alcohol should be used. Please complete registration within the BRAVO Jagger e-tendering system and open event number itt_1482 - RFI Soft Market Testing Questionnaire for Arm Cleansing Systems. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261f1f75-a2d9-4d9d-909d-6fb8b8ee3070 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33621000 - Medicinal products for the blood and blood-forming organs ## Release History - 14 May 2020 at 10:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261f1f75-a2d9-4d9d-909d-6fb8b8ee3070 - 14 May 2020 at 09:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2cce49-2b5e-45e6-9ae9-53d758180316 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2cce49-2b5e-45e6-9ae9-53d758180316 14th May 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261f1f75-a2d9-4d9d-909d-6fb8b8ee3070 14th May 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65f9d6fd-01f5-4cc3-bab1-aa8b99a08515 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46c05723-d2d0-4897-9c7c-7a67d5a0f7b4 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26766a48-f1a5-4eb0-944e-49a28d9085d4 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/edit.do?noticeId=853033&_ncp=1588157985735.104842-2#fh ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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