--- title: "Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c02a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c02a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c02a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c02a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT" published: "2021-06-25" --- # Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c02a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c02a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c02a.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the NHS Blood & Transplant involves the tender for the supply of cold static perfusion fluid solutions, including three distinct lots: UW type solution, Perfadex type solution or equivalent, and other types of cold static perfusion fluid solutions. The open procurement method was used, with the contract notice published on 22 January 2021. The tender successfully reached the award stage with significant contracts being signed on 21 June 2021, showcasing a total contract value exceeding £8 million for various solutions crucial for organ transplantation across the UK. This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in medical consumables, particularly those focusing on perfusion solutions. Firms with expertise in supplying high-quality medical fluids, especially those capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined for organ preservation, would be well-placed to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the active bids were received from SMEs, indicating a competitive field that welcomes innovative solutions in the health sector. ## Notice The award is for Supply of cold static Perfusion Fluid solution and it is split into lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid UW type solution Lot 2 - Supply of cold static fluid for lung perfusion (Perfadex type solution, or equivalent). Lot 3 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution other than UW type or Perfadex Plus type Contract notice published on 22 January 2021 with publication reference: 2021/S 000-001411. Please see section II.2.4 of each lot for detailed description of the procurement. ### Lot Information Supply of Perfusion fluid UW solution NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of 16 organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for mobilising a retrieval team travelling to donor hospitals in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The NORS teams (13) use the fluids to preserve human organs (kidneys, liver, pancreas, heart and lungs) during retrieval, storage and transportation of the organ from the donor hospital to the transplant centre. The Tender was carried out by NHSBT to establish framework agreement(s) against which the NORS Centres will call-off without any further competition. The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid UW type solution Lot 2 - Supply of cold static fluid for lung perfusion (Perfadex type solution, or equivalent). Lot 3 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution other than UW type or Perfadex Plus Supply of perfusion fluid Perfadex Plus (or equivalent) solution NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of 16 organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for mobilising a retrieval team travelling to donor hospitals in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The NORS teams (13) use the fluids to preserve human organs (kidneys, liver, pancreas, heart and lungs) during retrieval, storage and transportation of the organ from the donor hospital to the transplant centre. The Tender was carried out by NHSBT to establish framework agreement(s) against which the NORS Centres will call-off without any further competition. The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid UW type solution Lot 2 - Supply of cold static fluid for lung perfusion (Perfadex type solution, or equivalent). Lot 3 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution other than UW type or Perfadex Plus Supply of perfusion solutions other than UW or Perfadex Plus NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of 16 organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for mobilising a retrieval team travelling to donor hospitals in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The NORS teams (13) use the fluids to preserve human organs (kidneys, liver, pancreas, heart and lungs) during retrieval, storage and transportation of the organ from the donor hospital to the transplant centre. The Tender was carried out by NHSBT to establish framework agreement(s) against which the NORS Centres will call-off without any further competition. The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid UW type solution Lot 2 - Supply of cold static fluid for lung perfusion (Perfadex type solution, or equivalent). Lot 3 - Supply of cold static perfusion fluid solution other than UW type or Perfadex Plus ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014519-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jun 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 | £8,545,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT | | Locality | 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | BRIDGE TO LIFE (EUROPE; PHARMAPAL; XVIVO PERFUSION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33621400 - Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions - 33692400 - Perfusion solutions ## Release History - 25 Jun 2021 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014519-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:089561-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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