--- title: "Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a87" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029a87" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a87.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a87.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT" published: "2021-03-10" --- # Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a87 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029a87) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a87.json) ## Summary NHS Blood & Transplant is seeking tenders for the supply of consumables and maintenance for existing multi-functional apheresis systems, specifically the TerumoBCT Spectra Optia machines. This procurement falls under the medical consumables industry category and is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 13 April 2021, with the intention of awarding a Framework Agreement by August 2021. The framework will be valid for two years, with options for two one-year extensions, covering authorities across England, South Wales, and Scotland. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical consumables and equipment maintenance, particularly those specialising in therapeutic products and repair services. Companies capable of providing high-quality goods and support services suitable for the NHS environment would be well-positioned to compete. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers from the healthcare supply chain to engage in this framework agreement. ## Notice The Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) function operates within the Clinical Services directorate of NHSBT. Multi-disciplinary TAS teams operate from eight regional hub units and three 3 spoke sites that are based within Acute NHS Trusts across England and South Wales. Each unit provides a portfolio of therapeutic treatments to both adult and paediatric patients from across a range of clinical specialities. TAS treatments provided using multi-functional apheresis technology include: Collection Procedures: Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection & Lymphocyte Collection; Exchange Procedures: Plasma Exchange and Automated Red Cell Exchange; Depletion Procedures: White Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion and Bone Marrow processing. The requirement of this procurement is for the supply of consumables and maintenance in support of the existing TerumoBCT Spectra Optia machines. This Framework Agreement is for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend. It is the intension of NHSBT to award a Framework Agreement for these requirements by August 2021. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement: any NHS Authority or Trust, Welsh Blood Service and Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) function operates within the Clinical Services directorate of NHSBT. Multi-disciplinary TAS teams operate from eight regional hub units and three 3 spoke sites that are based within Acute NHS Trusts across England and South Wales. Each unit provides a portfolio of therapeutic treatments to both adult and paediatric patients from across a range of clinical specialities. TAS treatments provided using multi-functional apheresis technology include: Collection Procedures: Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection & Lymphocyte Collection; Exchange Procedures: Plasma Exchange and Automated Red Cell Exchange; Depletion Procedures: White Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion and Bone Marrow processing. The requirement of this procurement is for the supply of consumables and maintenance in support of the existing TerumoBCT Spectra Optia machines. This Framework Agreement is for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend. It is the intension of NHSBT to award a Framework Agreement for these requirements by August 2021. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement: any NHS Authority or Trust, Welsh Blood Service and Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004886-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33693000 - Other therapeutic products - 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment ## Release History - 10 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004886-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk - http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:568414-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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