---
title: "Supply of Cord Blood Collection Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029597"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029597.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2021-02-23"
---

# Supply of Cord Blood Collection Systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029597

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant has concluded a procurement process for the supply of Cord Blood Collection Systems, classified under the goods category, specifically blood bags (CPV code: 33141613). The procurement method employed was an open tender, with the award being made on 21 February 2021. The project is located in Filton, Bristol, UK, and was initiated on 23 February 2021, though it is worth noting that the specific lot aimed at collecting cord blood is currently statused as cancelled.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the healthcare and medical supplies sector, particularly those who specialise in blood collection systems and related technologies. Companies that can provide innovative solutions or enhance the quality and efficiency of blood collection and processing would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, as the NHS represents a large public sector buyer, successful participation in such tenders could lead to substantial contract wins and foster long-term partnerships within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Please see II.2.4) Description of the procurement for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cord blood (i.e. blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord following birth of a baby) is rich in stem cells and can be used to treat patients who are suffering from life threatening diseases, including Malignancies, Bone Marrow failure, Haemoglobinopathies, Immunodeficiencies and Metabolic disorders. The NHS Cord Blood Bank collects cord blood at 5 NHS hospitals and is responsible for the processing, cryopreservation, storage and issue of haematopoietic stem cells for transplantation. It is one of the largest internationally accredited cord blood banks in the world, with a high percentage of rare tissue types.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003631-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £92,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACOPHARMA (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 33141613 - Blood bags
- 34221000 - Special-purpose mobile containers

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003631-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:243184-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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