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title: "Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042ae5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2024-12-20"
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# Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042ae5

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently in the tender stage for the "Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework," which falls under the storage and warehousing services industry. This procurement process is open with an end date for tender submissions set for 5th February 2025. The total value of this contract is £4,500,000, and it encompasses a framework agreement for the provision of frozen plasma logistics services across different parts of the UK, including England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The frozen plasma will be transported and stored at temperatures below -20°C, with strict requirements for temperature mapping and audit trails to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The contract covers services for a duration of 1080 days without renewal or options for variants and details for submission methods include electronic and written submissions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in temperature-controlled logistics and storage services. Businesses that can offer robust cold chain management, temperature monitoring capabilities, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards will be well-positioned to compete. The NHSBT aims to ensure a reliable supply chain for frozen plasma, creating opportunities for logistics companies capable of maintaining stringent storage conditions and providing secure, segregated storage solutions. Ideal candidates will also need to demonstrate strong business continuity plans and visibility solutions for pallet-level stock management, fostering growth for those with advanced logistics technologies and a proven track record in managing similar supply chains.

## Notice

Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSBT is looking to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Frozen Plasma Logistics Services.
Frozen plasma will be packaged into carboard boxes and built onto Euro pallets secured with stretch wrap at the manufacturing sites of each blood service in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041256-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041256-2024
- 5 Jan 2024 at 11:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000318-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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