---
title: "Blood Transport Containers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c77f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2022-07-19"
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# Blood Transport Containers

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c77f

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently conducting a tender for the supply of specialized Blood Transport Containers, aimed at maintaining the appropriate temperature of donated human blood and platelet concentrates during transit. This procurement, classified under the goods category and identified by the CPV code 34221000, has an estimated value of £1.8 million. The tender period is active and submissions must be received by 17:00 on 17 August 2022, following the restricted procedure method. Interested parties must also note that the intended contract will run for an initial period of five years with an option for a five-year extension. The containers must meet stringent performance criteria regarding temperature maintenance and system efficiency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers in the medical device and transportation sector, particularly those specializing in temperature-controlled logistics solutions. Companies that have expertise in the design and development of robust, hygienic, and cost-effective transport containers would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, as NHSBT engages with prospective suppliers, there is potential for businesses to engage in discussions about their capabilities and solutions, which may inform future procurement initiatives in the health sector.

## Notice

NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) requires a container to transport and maintain temperature of donated human whole blood and platelet concentrates. The proposed solution must be robust, hygienic, cost effective,space saving, simple and safe to operate. Manufacturers will be required to provide validation data showing details of container temperature performance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSBT requires a transport container solution for the movement of donated whole blood, platelets and plasma from a component donation centre to an NHSBT manufacturing centre or stock holding unit. The preferred transport containers will not require temperature stabilisation materials but an integral phase change material may be acceptable with the minimal amount of pre-conditioning.This Framework Contract is for a period of 5 years with option to extend for up to 5 further years . It is the intension of NHSBT to award a Framework contract by December 2022 and will be available for other Blood Services to utilize. Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.

Renewal: Discretionary contract extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019673-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 34221000 - Special-purpose mobile containers

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2022 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019673-2022
- 13 Jul 2021 at 14:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016397-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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