---
title: "Tube heat sealers with repair and maintenance of new and existing heat sealers."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c915"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2024-12-18"
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# Tube heat sealers with repair and maintenance of new and existing heat sealers.

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c915

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a Special Health Authority responsible for blood components and related services, has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the supply and maintenance of tube heat sealers, specifically for new bench top and hand-held devices, as well as the repair and maintenance of existing heat sealers. This procurement process, categorised under medical equipment (CPV: 33100000), is currently at the planning stage with the intention of a formal contract notice expected on 24 February 2025. Interested suppliers must express their interest and complete a supplier engagement questionnaire by 17 January 2025. Potential suppliers may also need to provide sample devices for risk assessment. The location for delivery is across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment and maintenance sectors to grow by partnering with NHSBT. Companies specialising in the supply of new bench top and hand-held medical devices, or those that provide repair and maintenance services for existing Fresenius Composeal, Ljungberg & Kogel, and Sebra heat sealers, are particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging with the NHSBT’s market consultation, businesses can gain valuable insights into NHSBT’s requirements, increase their visibility, and potentially secure a share of the £1.3 million budget allocated for these services, thus fostering continuous growth and expansion in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Two or more lots to cover: 
- The supply of new bench top and hand held tube heat sealers, including ongoing repair and maintenance. 
- Provision of repair and maintenance services for existing NHSBT owned heat sealers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note 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. 

NHSBT Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a Special Health Authority in the NHS and is responsible for the provision of blood components and a range of associated laboratory and patient therapeutic service to hospitals in England. 

Tube heat sealers are used by NHSBT specialist laboratories and Blood Collection Teams to seal and/ or separate tubing during the processing and collection of blood components. 
Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help inform our strategy/ requirements, NHSBT would like to consult the market to establish the level of interest and identify further opportunities and potential issues. 
NHSBT seeks to understand the markets interest in opportunities for: 
(i) The supply of NEW devices* along with the repair and maintenance of those devices. 
*Bench Top and/or Handheld devices.
AND/OR
(ii) Repair and maintenance of Existing Fresenius Composeal Heat Sealers 
AND/OR
(iii) Repair and maintenance of Existing Ljungberg & Kogel Heat sealers 
AND/OR
(iv) Repair and maintenance of Existing Sebra sealers 

It is our intention to invite suppliers who express an interest in this PIN to complete a supplier engagement questionnaire.
Potential suppliers of new heat sealers may be asked to provide a sample device to NHSBT for risk assessment/review. 
Interested suppliers are required to email to Samantha Rix Samantha.Rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk to express their interest and to complete and return the questionnaire by no later than 17:00 noon GMT on 17 January 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040750-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 11:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040750-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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