---
title: "Additive Solutions for the Suspension of Blood Products Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ef7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2023-12-20"
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# Additive Solutions for the Suspension of Blood Products Framework Agreement

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ef7d

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## Summary

The contract was awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant for the "Additive Solutions for the Suspension of Blood Products Framework Agreement". The procurement process was for goods in the industry category of blood-transfusion supplies, with the main procurement stage being completed. The buying organisation, NHS Blood and Transplant, located in the United Kingdom (Bristol), awarded the contract on 21st November 2023 to suppliers Terumo BCT Europe NV and MacoPharma GMP.b.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare industry, particularly those specialising in blood-transfusion supplies. The framework agreement covers multiple lots, including solutions for the suspension of platelets and red cells, catering to a wide geographical area including the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Businesses interested in providing high-quality technical solutions related to blood products would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

Establishment of 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 (IBTS).
Additive Solutions for the Suspension of Blood Products:
Lot 1: Additive solution for the suspension of pooled platelets, granulocytes and other
components derived from whole blood; Additive solution for the suspension of single donor
apheresis derived platelets;
Lot 2: SAGM solution for the routine washing and re-suspension of red cells
during the production of specialist blood components in accordance with the Guidelines for
the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK details of which can be found at the following
website https://www.transfusionguidelines.org/red-book

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Platelet Additive Solution (PAS-E)

PAS-E. Additive solution for the suspension of pooled platelets (derived from whole blood),
granulocytes and other components. Additive Solution for the suspension of single donor
apheresis derived platelets.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Lot 2 Saline Adenine Glucose Mannitol (SAG-M)

SAG-M solution for the routine washing and re-suspension of red cells during the production of specialist blood products in accordance with the Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the UK details of which can be found at the following website www.transfusionguidelines.org/red-book

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

3.3 Technical Requirement: Lot 3 (PAS-C)

PAS-C. Additive Solution for the suspension of washed platelets

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

3.4 Technical Requirement: Lot 4 (Saline for Serum Eye drop dilution)

Saline 0.9% for Infusion for the dilution of serum eye drops

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037491-2023 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 Months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,713,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MACOPHARMA GMP.B; TERUMO BCT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33194220 - Blood-transfusion supplies

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037491-2023
- 14 Aug 2023 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023718-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.macopharma.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/
- https://www.transfusionguidelines.org/red-book

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