--- title: "NHSBT1260 PULSE, Development, Support and Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1d78219-38ed-4083-b083-587ccd5a4243" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1d78219-38ed-4083-b083-587ccd5a4243" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1d78219-38ed-4083-b083-587ccd5a4243.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1d78219-38ed-4083-b083-587ccd5a4243.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT" published: "2020-01-27" --- # NHSBT1260 PULSE, Development, Support and Maintenance Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1d78219-38ed-4083-b083-587ccd5a4243 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1d78219-38ed-4083-b083-587ccd5a4243) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1d78219-38ed-4083-b083-587ccd5a4243.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking services for the ongoing development, support, and maintenance of its Pulse system, which manages the blood component lifecycle. This procurement falls under the software and information systems category, specifically focusing on medical software. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 28th February 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2020, lasting until 31st March 2023, covering delivery across various locations within the UK and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man. The procurement follows an open procedure, indicative of a broad invitation to suppliers to submit bids for this critical service. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and maintenance, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related applications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract’s structure allows flexibility for innovative solutions and tailored services to meet NHSBT’s requirements. Firms with expertise in integrated application systems, particularly those aligned with medical and blood donation services, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, contributing to the vital support of healthcare delivery in the UK. ## Notice Pulse is an integrated set of application components which covers the whole blood component lifecycle, from a donor registering to a pack being issued. Pulse is also the system used by NHSBT Tissues Services for the management of the Tissue Bank. The Pulse set of applications supports the collection, processing and distribution of blood and blood components. It is critical to running the NHSBT business. Separate instances of the Pulse application are also used by the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, and Jersey. The failure of Pulse for even a short period would significantly impact NHSBT's ability to meet the demand from hospitals and the patients they serve. NHSBT own the IPR for Pulse but the system is supported, developed and maintained by a managed service supplier. The requirement of this tender is for the ongoing provision of support, development and maintenance of these services. Additional information: Bravo Solutions Tender Portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74793fa7-421b-4a1f-9a90-433cc7611c70 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48180000 - Medical software package ## Release History - 27 Jan 2020 at 12:59 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74793fa7-421b-4a1f-9a90-433cc7611c70 - 27 Jan 2020 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e9b61cf-ce88-4227-b12b-902bc6186bb5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e9b61cf-ce88-4227-b12b-902bc6186bb5 27th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74793fa7-421b-4a1f-9a90-433cc7611c70 27th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solutions Tender Portal - http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk Contracting Authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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