---
title: "Whole Blood, Platelet & Plasma Transport Containers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fbd4a333-c8b9-42ad-9e93-e3e88dd9558a"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2024-03-05"
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# Whole Blood, Platelet & Plasma Transport Containers

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbd4a333-c8b9-42ad-9e93-e3e88dd9558a

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant has awarded a contract for the supply and maintenance of Whole Blood, Platelet & Plasma Transport Containers. The procurement process, classified under Body transport containers, was conducted as an Open procedure (above threshold). The contract value is GBP 2,000,000 with a contract period starting from March 1, 2024, to February 29, 2028. The buying organisation is located at 500 North Way, North Bristol Park, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QH, United Kingdom.

This tender from the NHS Blood and Transplant provides opportunities for businesses in the goods sector to compete, particularly SMEs. Businesses in the transportation container industry or those dealing with medical supplies would find this tender well-suited for growth. The contract period affords successful bidders a long-term engagement with steady demand for the specified transport containers.

## Notice

Supply & Maintenance of Whole Blood, Platelet & Plasma Transport Containers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09dcc76d-3329-4e0e-bfcd-cd678782507d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,649,840 |
| 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 AND 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLAR THERMAL PACKAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33949000 - Body transport containers

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 19:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09dcc76d-3329-4e0e-bfcd-cd678782507d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09dcc76d-3329-4e0e-bfcd-cd678782507d
  5th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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