--- title: "Supply of Irradiation Indicator Labels" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0290dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0290dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0290dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0290dc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT" published: "2021-02-05" --- # Supply of Irradiation Indicator Labels Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0290dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0290dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0290dc.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood & Transplant is planning a tender process for the supply of Irradiation Indicator Labels, aimed at enhancing the availability of labels that indicate exposure to Gamma and X Ray radiation for both NHSBT and partner blood services in the UK. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as labels (CPV Code: 30199760). A market engagement session is scheduled for March 2021 to gather insights and interest from prospective suppliers, with expressions of interest due by 17:00 GMT on 9th March 2021. Further details, including a draft technical specification, will be shared with those who express interest ahead of the formal procurement notice anticipated following the engagement session. This tender creates an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and labelling solutions. Companies capable of providing adhesive labels that meet strict medical application standards and can verify radiation exposure without additional instrumentation are particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with NHSBT during the market consultation could also enhance business visibility and lead to long-term partnerships within the healthcare industry. ## Notice NHSBT would like to consult the market to improve our knowledge of all current offers for the provision of Irradiation Indicator labels to both NHSBT and partner UK blood services. The requirement will include a supply of labels designed to confirm exposure to both Gamma and X Ray radiation sources. Please see part II.2.4 for detailed description. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please note this is NOT the start of a procurement process. A separate contract notice will be published to cover this requirement. Prior to commencing the formal procurement process, and to help inform our strategy, NHSBT would like to consult the market to improve our knowledge of all current offers available in the market place, identify further opportunities and potential issues, as well as gauge market interest in the proposed service. NHSBT is seeking to engage with suppliers on the market who can provide a solution compliant with requirements as set out below: * The primary requirement is for the label to positively inform either through colour change or an alternative technology solution that exposure to either a Gamma or X Ray source operating at a range of 25Gy to 50Gy has been received. * The label activation must be verifiable by the human eye and able to be interpreted without any additional instrumentation or processes. * The NHSBT requirement approximates delivery in the region of 360,000 indicator labels per year to 13 sites. These numbers are indicative. More precise figures including the breakdown of Gamma to X Ray will be advised. * Label adhesive must be tested and approved for medical application. NHSBT will consider either a single label solution which informs on exposure to either an X Ray or Gamma source, or a separate label solution where sites receive specific labels dependent of the type of irradiator in use. The label must clearly indicate the dose type it is manufactured to report. Prospective suppliers will be invited to an engagement day in March 2021 (Teams/Zoom call due to COVID restrictions) where the requirements can be discussed further. Information gained from this exercise will be used to inform production of a detailed specification and subsequent advertisement through the FTS route. Interested organisations are requested to send an expression of interest via email to Marta.Drozdzowska@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 9th March 2021. If you do not respond by this date you aren't excluded from taking part in the forthcoming tender, this date is to allow for supplier engagement to be organised. Further information (e.g. the draft technical specification, award criteria, timescales etc) may be released, for consultation purposes only, to organisations who express an interest. Please note that all details are subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002421-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 May 2021 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 30199760 - Labels - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 5 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002421-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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