--- title: "Enhanced Chemical Analysis for Copper Sulphate" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029289" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029289" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029289.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029289.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT" published: "2021-02-11" --- # Enhanced Chemical Analysis for Copper Sulphate Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029289 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029289) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029289.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Enhanced Chemical Analysis for Copper Sulphate" is initiated by NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) and falls under the laboratory services category within the healthcare industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 17th March 2021. The primary focus is on conducting various studies related to the testing of Copper Sulphate solutions to ensure the safety and efficacy of blood donation processes. The studies include assessments of product stability, bacterial contamination, and health & safety evaluations, all of which will take place in the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, especially those skilled in chemical analysis, product testing, and regulatory compliance within the healthcare sector. Companies that are well-versed in conducting stability studies and health assessments, as well as those that can demonstrate proficiency in managing laboratory equipment and materials, would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with NHSBT can help these businesses expand their portfolios and strengthen their relationships within the public health procurement landscape. ## Notice NHSBT are seeking an enhanced analysis of Copper Sulphate solution which is an in vitro, semi-quantitative reagent used for investigation on the acceptance of blood donor minimum haemoglobin levels when taken from a capillary blood sample. The reagent is used to test a droplet of blood from a donor's finger, following the use of a lancet, which will be transferred into the solution using a pipette. NHSBT must update the product conformity profile for this device and must understand the impact when exposed to different variables throughout its formulation process, transportation, use and storage. The profile is to be produced through a number of studies for visual, chemical and therapeutic analysis. In current practice, NHSBT Copper Sulphate solutions are used professionally for male and female specific testing to ensure only suitable donors are bled. Therefore, all studies must be conducted for scenario 1) Female Donation and Scenario 2) Male Donation. ### Lot Information Study 1 - Assessment of products useful life Study 1 - Assessment of products useful life This is to be determined through the maximum number of drops of blood that can be added to the copper sulphate before the product returns an inaccurate result under varying conditions. Study 2 - Assessment of the device's stability during shelf life Study 2 - Assessment of the device's stability during shelf life During routine storage at what point does the device start to fail: (a) Visually (i) Photostability storage study (ii) Integrity of the labels when exposed to routine use, light. (b) Chemically (i) Chemical analysis storage study (ii)Theoretical analysis of formula to outline potential chemical interactions that may degrade over time. Study 3 - Bacterial contamination Study 3 - Bacterial contamination (a) During routine storage, at what point does bacterial ingress occur - Bacterial storage study to be conducted on fresh and end of shelf life product. (b) If the product is challenged with routine environmental microbiological contaminants does this result in proliferation of the contaminants? - Controlled bacterial challenge study conducted on fresh and end of shelf life product. Study 4 - Packaging Study 4 - Packaging Study to challenge the packaging to address the impact and potential for: (a) Product leakage (b) Product damage - Physical and degradation of the bottles and or seal (c) Product evaporation (d) Electrostatic impacts (from packaging material) Study 5 - Health and Safety Study 5 - Health and Safety Health and safety evaluation in accordance with Directive: (a) Risk to individuals (b) Appropriate method of discard (c) Shipping and Transportation recommendations Study 6 - Impacts to Specific Gravity Study 6 - Impacts to Specific Gravity Assessment of the impact of temperature on the specific gravity of the device: (a) Theoretical analysis of the device to calculate in the potential changes in Specific gravity that could occur under routine storage conditions (b) Study protocol to test the male and female device for specific gravity under a range of routine storage temperatures and in use parameters ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002850-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 11 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Mar 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002850-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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