--- title: "Organ Boxes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032891" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032891" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032891.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032891.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2022-03-31" --- # Organ Boxes Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032891 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032891) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032891.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood and Transplant is initiating a tender for the procurement of thermal organ transport boxes, valued at £150,000. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice scheduled for 1st June 2022. The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically for storage containers, and is essential for the safe transportation of human organs. The engagement event for potential suppliers will take place in Birmingham on 12th May 2022, allowing interested parties to gather detailed information and connect with the contracting authority. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the production or supply of medical-grade storage containers, especially those with capabilities for reusable, insulated packaging that can maintain specific temperatures during transit. Companies with experience in manufacturing medical containers will find this procurement particularly relevant, although a background specifically in organ transport is not mandatory. The need for compliance with medical standards, such as CE or UKCA marking for clinical use, creates a niche for manufacturers and suppliers in the healthcare packaging sector to contribute to improving organ transportation and preservation. ## Notice Thermal boxes for the transportation of organs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 PIN NHSBT holds contracts for provision of consumables used in the retrieval of human organs for transplantation. We are seeking interest from potential suppliers of transport boxes, with a view to commencing a formal procurement process. Box sizes are as follows: Small Container: * Internal capacity between 12-18 litres * Suitable for use with wet ice Large Container: * Internal capacity between 45-60 litres * Suitable for use with wet ice Further Information: Prior to commencing a formal procurement process, NHSBT wishes to engage with suppliers who are experienced in manufacturing/supplying containers, although a history of providing containers for medical use is not essential. These boxes are used with wet ice to cool and maintain the temperature of the organ, and to protect the organ in transit. The organ is packaged in fluid and triple-bagged before being surrounded by the ice in the box. The boxes are then used to safely transport the organ from the donor hospital to the transplant centre. Should any containers meet the core requirements of the specification as described below, specialist validation will be undertaken by NHSBT to ensure the containers are safe to use. Please note that if your container is marked for use in a clinical setting, such as transporting organs, it must be CE or UKCA marked as Class IIa (medical devices). If the container is not described as clinical, for example a picnic box, this is not required. Suppliers are encouraged to attend an engagement day which will take place in Birmingham on 12 May 2022. Please register your interest using the contact details provided. Small Container: * Internal capacity between 12-18 litres * Weight when packed with ice and organ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008694-2022 | | 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 | 31 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 44613400 - Storage containers - 79920000 - Packaging and related services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2022 at 13:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008694-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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