---
title: "Supply of Copper Sulphate Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2021-05-28"
---

# Supply of Copper Sulphate Solution

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b4

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant has completed a public procurement process for the supply of Copper Sulphate Solution, classified under blood-testing reagents. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication, indicating that it was awarded directly due to the specific technical requirements met solely by VWR International Limited, the chosen supplier. The contract was signed on 22 April 2021, with a total value of £700,000. The procurement was initiated as part of the healthcare industry and falls under the jurisdiction of the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in healthcare goods, particularly those supplying testing reagents and related products. The direct nature of this procurement implies a strong reliance on technical qualifications and compliance with regulatory standards, thereby favouring businesses with the capability and certification to meet the stringent healthcare requirements outlined by the NHS. Companies with proven ability in medical supply and quality control are particularly well-suited to enter similar procurement arenas in the future.

## Notice

Supply of Copper Sulphate Solution

### Procurement Information

VWR International Limited carry out the preparation, quality control testing, storage & transportation of bulk product and dispensing, storage and transportation of end-stage product in compliance with Article 9(1) and Annex III of Council Directive 98/79/EC, for which NHSBT hold the certification of the device under the Medical Devices Regulations 2002. There are consequently no other suppliers in the market that would be able to provide suitable evidence to meet this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012098-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 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 | £700,000 |

## 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012098-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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