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title: "Automated cell processor for washing red cells"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dcf7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2023-06-27"
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# Automated cell processor for washing red cells

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dcf7

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## Summary

The National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is planning a procurement process for the Supply and Maintenance of an Automated cell processor for washing red cells. This tender falls under the goods category within the medical equipment industry. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 3rd July 2023. The location for this contract is in Liverpool, UK.

This tender by NHSBT presents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical equipment to provide an Automated cell processor for washing red cells. Businesses involved in the in vitro diagnostic products sector, particularly those with expertise in red cell immunohaematology, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to engage with the market to gather detailed information about market capabilities, and interested parties should submit their expressions of interest by the specified deadline.

## Notice

Reagents is part of the Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) function within the Clinical Directorate of National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). Reagents is located in Liverpool and produces a range of in vitro diagnostic products including those manufactured from red cell donations. The cell processor currently used by NHSBT Reagents washes red cells using different solutions to produce a final high concentration of red cells.

We are looking to appoint a supplier for the ongoing Supply and Maintenance of an Automated cell processor for washing red cells.

It is NHSBTs' intention to engage with the market to gather detailed information about the market capabilities. The format for this will be communicated to those that respond to this PIN. Virtual Supplier Engagement days are likely to be a supplier presentation followed by Q&A session. Expressions of interest should be e-mailed to edem.dogbatse@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 12:00 hours on 3rd July 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Reagents is part of the Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) function within the Clinical Directorate of National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). Reagents is located in Liverpool and produces a range of in vitro diagnostic products including those manufactured from red cell donations. The cell processor currently used by NHSBT Reagents washes red cells using different solutions to produce a final high concentration of red cells.

We are looking to appoint a supplier for the ongoing Supply and Maintenance of an Automated cell processor for washing red cells.

It is NHSBTs' intention to engage with the market to gather detailed information about the market capabilities. The format for this will be communicated to those that respond to this PIN. Virtual Supplier Engagement days are likely to be a supplier presentation followed by Q&A session. Expressions of interest should be e-mailed to edem.dogbatse@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 12:00 hours on 3rd July 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018317-2023 |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2023 at 17:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018317-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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