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title: "Supply and Maintenance of Blood Component Transport Containers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051245"
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# Supply and Maintenance of Blood Component Transport Containers

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051245

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is inviting tenders for the "Supply and Maintenance of Blood Component Transport Containers." The procurement process currently at the tender stage, was published on 5th November 2025. This active procurement involves the supply, repair, and maintenance of both new and existing transport containers, crucial for ensuring the safe transit of blood components across the UK and Ireland. The process includes two lots, with services beginning in April 2026 and ending in April 2030. The open procedure method is being used, with deadlines concluding on 16th December 2025 for tender submissions. The tender spans multiple locations, including the UK and Ireland, and involves several national blood services as participating authorities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacture and maintenance of specialised mobile containers, particularly those that meet strict standards for durability and temperature control. Companies with expertise in designing strong, robust containers that maintain specific temperature ranges for blood components will find this opportunity particularly well-suited. Firms with innovative solutions that incorporate temperature stabilisation techniques like phase change materials will have a competitive edge. SMEs with offerings that support the specifications required, such as lightweight materials and compliance with health and safety regulations, are highly encouraged to participate, given the framework agreement's openness to competition and future scalability across different health authorities.

## Notice

NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) are seeking tenders for our Blood Component Transport Containers requirement. The Framework Agreement will include two lots as follows: a. Lot 1 - Supply, Repair and Maintenance of new Transport Containers for Blood Components. b. Lot 2 - Repair and Maintenance of Existing Blood Component Transport Containers. Each Lot will has it's own set of participating authorities who are able to place call-offs, as follows: a. Lot 1 participating authorities - NHS Blood and Transplant; Irish Blood Transfusion Service; Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service; Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service; and Welsh Blood Service. b. Lot 2 participating authorities - NHS Blood and Transplant and Welsh Blood Service Further information can be found in the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Supply, Repair and Maintenance of new Transport Containers for Blood Components

Lot 1 - Supply, Repair and Maintenance of new Transport Containers for Blood Components. The following participating authorities can place call-off contracts under Lot 1: NHS Blood and Transplant; Irish Blood Transfusion Service; Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service; Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service; and Welsh Blood Service.

Repair and Maintenance of Existing Transport Containers

Lot 2 - Repair and Maintenance of Existing Transport Containers. The following participating authorities can place call-off contracts under Lot 2: NHS Blood and Transplant; and Welsh Blood Service

### Planning Information

NHSBT conducted initial market engagement for 'Supply and Maintenance of Blood Component Transportation Containers', via issue of a PIN under the Procurement Contract Regulations (Notice Identifier: 2024/S 000-033233). Further market engagement is due to take place in June 25, hence NHSBT are issuing a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice. If you are interested in taking part in the market engagement, please contact james.marshall2@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 06/06/2025. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071081-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-11-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,087,000 |
| Lots value | £2,087,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 33949000 - Body transport containers
- 34221000 - Special-purpose mobile containers

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 08:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071081-2025
- 13 May 2025 at 14:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020941-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071081-2025
  5th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020941-2025
  13th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

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