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title: "Transfusion Technology Products - LOVO instrument - med device CE marked"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ea6f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-03-07"
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# Transfusion Technology Products - LOVO instrument - med device CE marked

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea6f

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of advanced therapy services involving two LOVO systems, titled "Transfusion Technology Products - LOVO instrument - med device CE marked." This process falls under the medical equipment industry category and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The procurement, justified by the absence of competition and technical reasons, commenced on 21 March 2025 and will end on 20 March 2026. The total contract value is gross £225,600.00. The procurement method was a direct award as per Section 41, Schedule 5, due to the specific needs and stringent regulatory requirements associated with Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) equipment.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in advanced medical technologies and compliant with stringent regulatory standards. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing specialised medical devices, particularly in the field of CGT, which requires sophisticated biological, genetic, and engineering knowledge, would be well-suited to compete. Given the limited market competition and the high demand for automated, closed-system collection and processing equipment, there is potential for substantial business development in this niche yet emerging market as the adoption of CGT therapies continues to grow.

## Notice

Advanced Therapies service for 2x LOVO systems. Direct Award Section 41, Schedule 5 - The justification is an absence of competition and technical reasons. CRCR240163

### Procurement Information

* The LOVO MED is the only commercially available device with the correct level of CE Marking and the capability to handle all the techniques and processes our department requires. Alternatives on the market, would require the purchase of two different devices to cover the array of processes. * The LOVO system is tailored for larger volume applications, while the Cue system is optimized for small-volume processes. While there are only one or two alternative manufacturers in the field (or world) Fresenius Kabi's LOVO and Cue machines are specialised in the volumes they treat. * The choice of LOVO and Cue by CGT specialists has been based on Fresenius Kabi's systems due to the demand on specific criteria, such as volume capacity, automation level, and integration capabilities. * Fresenius Kabi's Cell and Gene therapy is unique in that it requires advanced biological, genetic, and engineering expertise. It is not a standard piece of equipment that sees many vendors. It involves complex processes such as gene editing, stem cell manipulation, and immune cell reprogramming, which demand specialized equipment and regulatory compliance. * Strict regulations from agencies like the FDA (U.S.), EMA (Europe), and MHRA (UK) govern CGT manufacturing, requiring companies to meet rigorous compliance standards. The regulatory involvement does put off many other manufacturers wishing to develop in this field due to such high focused compliance standards. * The market for CGT is still emerging, with fewer patients receiving these therapies compared to traditional drug treatments. As CGT adoption grows, demand for automated, closed-system collection and processing equipment will maybe increase. This could lead to more competition and innovation, but for now the choice is extremely limited and we are currently the devices of choice in this field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008323-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £188,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE7 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Dene & South Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 11:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008323-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008323-2025
  7th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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