--- title: "Support of existing NHSBT Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a89" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029a89" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a89.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a89.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT" published: "2021-03-10" --- # Support of existing NHSBT Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) systems Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a89 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029a89) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a89.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) is currently procuring support services for its Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) systems under a tender titled "Support of existing NHSBT Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) systems". This procurement, which falls within the medical consumables industry category, is taking place in the UK and is at the active tender stage. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 13 April 2021. The tender involves an open procedure and aims to establish a Framework Agreement for machine consumables and maintenance services, lasting up to two years with an option for extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables and equipment maintenance services, particularly those experienced in the healthcare sector. Companies that can provide high-quality therapeutic products and reliable maintenance for medical equipment will find this procurement process aligns well with their capabilities. Furthermore, any business with the capacity to support the needs of NHS authorities and trusts may significantly benefit from participation in this framework, which could potentially lead to long-term partnerships within the NHS network. ## 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. Included in the TAS portfolio of therapeutic procedures is Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) which is provided from four of the TAS hub units (Bristol, London, Oxford, and Manchester) as well as all three of the spoke sites (the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Cardiff and The Vale Health Board and Plymouth University Hospitals Trust). The ECP system's utilised by the TAS teams are able to perform both adult and paediatric procedures and have an integral clinical grade light box. The requirement for this procurement is to source machine consumables and maintenance services to support existing Extracorporeal Photopheresis machine platforms. 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 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. Included in the TAS portfolio of therapeutic procedures is Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) which is provided from four of the TAS hub units (Bristol, London, Oxford, and Manchester) as well as all three of the spoke sites (the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Cardiff and The Vale Health Board and Plymouth University Hospitals Trust). The ECP system's utilised by the TAS teams are able to perform both adult and paediatric procedures and have an integral clinical grade light box. The requirement for this procurement is to source machine consumables and maintenance services to support existing Extracorporeal Photopheresis machine platforms. 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 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/004888-2021 | | 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/004888-2021 ## 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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