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title: "The provision of Automated Blood Transfusion solution using column agglutination techniques at Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust"
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# The provision of Automated Blood Transfusion solution using column agglutination techniques at Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee19cc15-efaa-43da-a4ea-81ee962d5f4d

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## Summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking a supplier through a selective tendering process for the provision of an Automated Blood Transfusion solution using column agglutination techniques. This procurement is valued at £500,000 and falls within the healthcare industry, particularly blood products. The tender was published on 5 December 2018, and responses must be submitted by 7 January 2019. The services will be provided across the Trust's two key locations in London, supporting various medical units with 24/7 operational needs. The contract is scheduled to commence on 20 May 2019 and will continue for five years until 19 May 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and blood products. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering automated solutions for blood transfusion services would be well-suited to compete. The focus on suppliers capable of meeting high-quality standards, such as UKAS accreditation, further emphasises the need for established firms with relevant experience and compliance in the healthcare arena.

## Notice

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a Specialist Oncology Centre seeking to appoint a supplier who will be able to deliver an Automated Blood Transfusion solution using column agglutination techniques. The service is provided to inpatients, outpatients and day cases, supporting a busy surgical unit (on the Chelsea site), a large HPC-transplantation unit (on the Sutton site) and routine top-up transfusions for medical oncology patients. There is a full haematology and blood transfusion service at both sites site operating 24 hour 7 day cover. The blood sciences department currently holds full UKAS accreditation under ISO 15189 and is enrolled in all relevant UK EQA schemes for tests conducted within its routine laboratories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0a5112-6d0a-4849-99b6-94dbf160900f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 May 2019 - 19 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW10 0XD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | Sands End |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141510 - Blood products
- 33141570 - Human blood

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2018 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0a5112-6d0a-4849-99b6-94dbf160900f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0a5112-6d0a-4849-99b6-94dbf160900f
  5th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://royalmarsden.nhs.uk

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