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title: "International Blood Pack 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031652"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2023-08-25"
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# International Blood Pack 1

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031652

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organization has completed the procurement process for the "International Blood Pack 1" tender, which falls under the "Blood bags" industry category. The tender had an initial term of £99,000,000 excluding VAT, with a total potential value of £155,000,000 excluding VAT if all extension options are exercised. The procurement stage was marked as "award," and the award was granted on 25th August 2023 to multiple suppliers for 'Whole Blood Collection Systems' and 'Ancillary Processing Systems.' The location of delivery includes the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the medical supplies industry, particularly those specializing in blood collection systems and processing equipment. Both large and small suppliers had the chance to compete, with a focus on compliance to technical specifications and cost considerations as award criteria. Suppliers who can provide high-quality blood collection and processing systems would be well-suited to participate in tenders like these, which aim to support critical healthcare services.

## Notice

International Blood Pack 1 (IBP1) Whole Blood Collection Systems and Ancillary Processing Systems and associated support services:
A Framework Agreement with the following Blood Establishments as beneficiaries - NHS Blood and Transplant; the Welsh Blood Service (WBS); the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS); the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS); the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (ARCL), the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) and the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 2: Ancillary Processing Systems

Ancillary Blood Processing Systems, comprising the following sub-lots:
* 2a. Quadruple transfer System for the storage of platelets for neonatal use.
* 2b. Quadruple transfer System for the storage of frozen plasma for neonatal use.
* 2c. Quadruple transfer System for the storage of red cells for neonatal use.
* 2d. Sextuplet transfer System for the storage of red cells for neonatal use.
* 2e. Single transfer pack.
* 2f. Cryoprecipitate pooling System.
* 2g. Plasma filter System, single storage pack.
* 2i. In-process filter System for platelets (linear configuration).
* 2j. In-process filter System for platelets incorporating integral sampling device (linear
configuration).
* 2k. Platelet storage System.
* 2l. Platelet storage System incorporating integral sampling device

Options: The Term of the Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date and may be extended provided that the duration of this Framework Agreement shall be no longer than six (6) years in total. Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.

Renewal: The Term of the Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date and may be extended provided that the duration of this Framework Agreement shall be no longer than six (6) years in total. Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.

Lot 1: Whole Blood Collection Systems

Whole Blood Collection systems, comprising Top and Top (TAT) System, Bottom and Top
(BAT) System, Bottom and Top (BAT) Quintuple pack System, Bottom and Top (BAT)
Quadruple pack System and Whole Blood Collection System without anticoagulant.

Options: The Term of the Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date and may be extended provided that the duration of this Framework Agreement shall be no longer than six (6) years in total. Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.

Renewal: The Term of the Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date and may be extended provided that the duration of this Framework Agreement shall be no longer than six (6) years in total. Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025122-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,600,000 |
| Lots value | £167,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £157,400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FRESENIUS KABI; HAEMONETICS; MACOPHARMA GMP.B |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141613 - Blood bags

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2023 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025122-2023
- 11 Feb 2022 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004023-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- http://www.fresenius-kabi.com/gb
- http://www.haemonetics.com
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

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