--- title: "non-DEHP Blood Pack Validation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043925" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043925" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043925.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043925.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2024-02-12" --- # non-DEHP Blood Pack Validation Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043925 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043925) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043925.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has initiated a tender process with the title "non-DEHP Blood Pack Validation" in the goods category. The procurement is at the planning stage with a value of £48,000. The project aims to validate non-DEHP primary and ancillary blood packs starting in early 2024 for a duration of 2 years. The validation involves collaboration with other Blood Services and adherence to EU MDR requirements. Interested suppliers should contact Samantha Rix by 14th March 2024. The project timeline is set from April 2024 to March 2026. This tender by NHS Blood and Transplant presents an opportunity for suppliers of non-DEHP primary and ancillary blood packs to participate in a validation process that aligns with EU regulations. Businesses in the medical devices industry, particularly those with expertise in blood pack manufacturing and validation, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project's collaboration with other Blood Services and adoption of the EBA validation strategy provide a platform for suppliers to contribute and gain market visibility within the healthcare industry. ## Notice Following a change in EU legislation, DEHP plasticiser will be removed from medical devices, including blood packs. NHSBT wishes to commence a validation process in early 2024 for non-DEHP primary collection and ancillary blood packs. The project will have a duration of 2 calendar years from commencement. Primary collection systems are for the collection of whole blood in two configurations ('bottom and top' and 'top and top'). Ancillary systems are for secondary manufacturing processes and subsequent storage, such as for pooled platelet concentrates or small volume neonatal components. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please note that this is not the start of a procurement process. A separate contract notice will be published to cover this requirement. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market of prospective requirements, as far as the details are known at this time. This PIN is being published by NHSBT on behalf of itself and potentially in collaboration with other Blood Services. NHSBT seeks to understand the market's ability to supply non-DEHP primary and ancillary blood packs and to validate these packs in order to support a potential future tender. Subject to satisfactory agreements, the validation may be in collaboration with other Blood Services, potentially within the European Blood Alliance (EBA) or the Alliance of Blood Operators (ABO). To support validation of the blood packs and avoid duplication across multiple Blood Services, NHSBT will participate in the European Blood Alliance data sharing agreements, and will adopt the published EBA validation strategy as a framework for its own validation activities. NHSBT intends to validate all non-DEHP blood pack systems that have received CE marking under EU MDR, or which have a credible application and timeline for receipt of the accreditation within the timeline of this validation project. Validation will consist of phase 0 and phase 1 activities. No components will be issued to patients. Suppliers should contact Samantha Rix, samantha.rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk by 14 March 2024 to express their interest or for further information, should the Supplier have (or is likely to have) non-DEHP primary and ancillary blood packs which meet the criteria and timescales stated above. Additional information: Validation Project Timeline - April 2024 to March 2026 Phase 0 = Physical examination of pack Phase 1 = small scale product/pack tests ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004554-2024 | | 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 | 12 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jan 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000 | | 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 - 33141613 - Blood bags ## Release History - 12 Feb 2024 at 09:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004554-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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