--- title: "Supply and Maintenance of new and existing Cell Selection Systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049a01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049a01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049a01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049a01.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2024-09-11" --- # Supply and Maintenance of new and existing Cell Selection Systems Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049a01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049a01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049a01.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is planning a procurement process for the supply and maintenance of new and existing Cell Selection Systems, aimed at supporting haemopoietic stem cell transplantation services across its Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories. This Notice, titled "Supply and Maintenance of new and existing Cell Selection Systems," falls under the "Human blood" industry category, with procurement focusing on goods. Specific services include the collection, processing, and cryopreservation of stem cells, along with the purification and depletion of particular cell types to avoid complications during transplants. Interested suppliers are requested to express their interest by 2nd October 2024, with future notices expected by 21st October 2024. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and it will be conducted across the UK, particularly around Bristol (UKK12) and other regions (UKK11). This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and surgical equipment, particularly those with expertise in the maintenance and supply of haemopoietic stem cell technology. Companies providing consumables and those capable of supporting the existing equipment as well as potential new equipment acquisitions will find this contract highly advantageous. The NHSBT is keen to understand the capabilities and competitiveness of the marketplace, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with innovative and reliable products to establish a relationship with a major public health organisation in the UK. Therefore, businesses with a strong background in medical device support, particularly those centred on stem cell processing and maintenance, are well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity. The Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories within NHS Blood and Transplant ( NHSBT) provide a range of services to support haemopoietic stem cell transplantation including collection, processing, and cryopreservation of stem cells. An important part of the services offered by CMT is the purification of stem cells and depletion of other cells, such as CD3+, TCRab, CD19+ cells, that may cause complications in the transplant procedures. The purpose of this notice is to: * Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of consumables and maintenance of existing equipment and in addition potential purchase of new equipment & maintenance in the future if demand increases. * Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support. Please express your interest by the 2nd October 2024 and direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity. The Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories within NHS Blood and Transplant ( NHSBT) provide a range of services to support haemopoietic stem cell transplantation including collection, processing, and cryopreservation of stem cells. An important part of the services offered by CMT is the purification of stem cells and depletion of other cells, such as CD3+, TCRab, CD19+ cells, that may cause complications in the transplant procedures. The purpose of this notice is to: * Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of consumables and maintenance of existing equipment and in addition potential purchase of new equipment & maintenance in the future if demand increases. * Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support. Please express your interest by the 2nd October 2024 and direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029121-2024 | | 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 | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BS16 7FG | | 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 | Emersons Green | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 33141570 - Human blood - 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 13:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029121-2024 ## 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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