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title: "Support of existing NHSBT owned Multi-functional Apheresis Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047341"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Support of existing NHSBT owned Multi-functional Apheresis Systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047341

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has awarded a contract titled "Support of existing NHSBT owned Multi-functional Apheresis Systems" under the industry category of Medical consumables. The contract pertains to the supply of maintenance, consumables, and training for NHSBT's fleet of TerumoBCT Spectra Optia machines. The contract was finalised and signed on 13th December 2024 for a value of GBP 5,000,000 and it encompasses services across various regional hubs and sites in England and South Wales. The awarded supplier for this procurement process is Terumo BCT Europe NV. The procurement method followed an open procedure and is covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment maintenance and supply, particularly those familiar with apheresis technology. Firms capable of providing high-quality repair and maintenance services, along with necessary medical consumables, would find this tender well-suited for their portfolio. The contract also stresses the importance of whole life cost and social value, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their reach within public health sectors. The extension option for a further 12-month period provides additional potential for sustained engagement and revenue.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice is for the Supply of Maintenance, consumables and training in support of NHSBT's fleet of the existing TerumoBCT Spectra Optia machines.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) function operates within the Clinical Services directorate of NHSBT. Multi-disciplinary TAS teams operate from eight regional hub units and three 3 spoke sites that are based within Acute NHS Trusts across England and South Wales. Each unit provides a portfolio of therapeutic treatments to both adult and paediatric patients from across a range of clinical specialities. TAS treatments provided using multi-functional apheresis technology include: Collection Procedures: Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection & Lymphocyte Collection; Exchange Procedures: Plasma Exchange and Automated Red Cell Exchange; Depletion Procedures: White Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion and Bone Marrow processing.
This Contract Award Notice is for the Supply of Maintenance, consumables and training in support of NHSBT's fleet of the existing TerumoBCT Spectra Optia machines.

Options: NHS Blood and Transplant has the option to extend the Contract by 1 x 12-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040553-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TERUMO BCT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040553-2024
- 28 Jun 2024 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019763-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.terumobct.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:568414-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

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