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title: "Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a88"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2021-03-10"
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# Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a88

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## Summary

NHS Blood & Transplant is currently conducting an active procurement process titled "Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis". This procurement, classified under the medical consumables industry, seeks to supply consumables and maintenance for therapeutic apheresis services across multiple locations in England and South Wales. The open procedure tender is scheduled to close on 13th April 2021, with an intended award date in the same month, for a Framework Agreement lasting two years with potential one-year extensions. The procurement falls under the goods category and involves various NHS authorities who may purchase against this framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the healthcare sector, specialising in medical consumables, repair and maintenance of medical equipment, or therapeutic products. Companies that can supply consumables for apheresis machines or provide related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, ultimately allowing for growth within the NHS supply chain. Engaging in this process could lead to long-term business relationships with NHS authorities and contribute to the enhancement of health services provided to patients.

## 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. Treatments provided include: Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP), Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) Collection, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (PEX), Red Cell Exchange (RCE), Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal, Platelet / White Cell Depletion and Lymphocyte Collection. The requirement of this procurement is for the supply of consumables and maintenance of the existing ART Universal 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.

### 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. Treatments provided include: Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP), Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) Collection, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (PEX), Red Cell Exchange (RCE), Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal, Platelet / White Cell Depletion and Lymphocyte Collection. The requirement of this procurement is for the supply of consumables and maintenance of the existing ART Universal 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 Trusts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004887-2021 |
| 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/004887-2021

## 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

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