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title: "Managed Service for Bacterial Screening of Platelets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bc6c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2021-06-16"
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# Managed Service for Bacterial Screening of Platelets

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bc6c

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant is initiating a procurement process for a "Managed Service for Bacterial Screening of Platelets". This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on microbiological cultures. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with proposals due by Thursday, 1st July 2021. The service will be required across multiple locations, including Filton (Bristol), Manchester, and Colindale (London), to support the production of approximately 280,000 adult therapeutic doses of platelets annually. The estimated value of the contract is £12,000,000, and interested suppliers should contact Paul Jones via email for further information.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in automated screening and laboratory services. Companies capable of providing high-throughput automated systems and related support services, such as calibration, integration with existing NHS systems, and consumables, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to foster supplier engagement through virtual supplier days, enhancing communication with market providers, which can lead to further business opportunities in the evolving healthcare landscape.

## Notice

NHSBT are looking for a fully integrated, high throughput automated bacterial screening system which can detect bacterial contamination in platelet components. The system will be utilised in Filton (Bristol), Manchester and Colindale (London) where approximately 280, 000 adult therapeutic doses of platelets each year are manufactured. NHSBT are seeking to engage with suppliers who can provide this through a managed service.If you are interested in providing this service then please contact Paul Jones (Paul.Jones@nhsbt.nhs.uk ) by Thursday 1st July 2021 with details of your system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSBT are looking for a fully integrated, high throughput, automated bacterial screening system which can detect bacterial contamination in platelet components. The system will be utilised in Filton (Bristol), Manchester and Colindale (London) where approximately 280, 000 adult therapeutic doses of platelets each year are manufactured. NHSBT are seeking to engage with suppliers who can provide this through a managed service. The System must be CE/UKCA marked.Additional requirements to be included with the managed service include:* Calibrated temperature monitoring* Ability to integrate with NHSBT information management system* Alerting software (for positive results, hardware errors, temperature excursions)* Consumables (including sterile sampling connecting devices)It is NHSBT's intention to engage with the market to gather detailed information about the market's capabilities. The format for this will be communicated to those that respond to this PIN. Virtual Supplier engagement days are due two-fold with a Webinar and individual supplier presentation days to be held thereafter. If you are interested in this requirement, please email Paul.Jones@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 1200 hours on Thursday 1st July 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013561-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | 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
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 08:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013561-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://www.blood.co.uk/

## Provenance

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