---
title: "Supply of Cell Media Bottles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0512a0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-06-16"
---

# Supply of Cell Media Bottles

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0512a0

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant for the supply of 500ml Cell Media Bottles has reached its award stage with the contract being active as of 10th June 2025, running until 31st May 2026, with a possibility of extension up to May 2027. Located in Bristol, NHS Blood and Transplant operates under the public authority central government classification and has chosen a direct award procurement method citing technical reasons for single supplier requirements due to successful previous contracts. The contract value amounts to £157,200 GBP gross, including delivery to member locations across the UK.

The direct award tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses in the reagents and contrast media industry, offering a secured deal providing essential materials to a renowned central government entity. With Grifols UK Limited as the successful supplier, other businesses in similar sectors, particularly those with technical product offerings, can consider competing in future procurements that may arise from repeat requirements or extensions of existing contracts, allowing growth through consistent and reliable delivery, product availability, and accuracy in operations.

## Notice

Supply of 500ml Cell Media Bottles

### Procurement Information

PA23 Sch.5 Single supplier - technical reasons Successful previous contract for Analysers - Requirement to use successful bidders consumables on their machines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032463-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,000 |
| Contracts value | £131,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | GRIFOLS; GRIFOLS UK LMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032463-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 09:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021114-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 08:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021073-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032463-2025
  16th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021114-2025
  14th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021073-2025
  14th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.grifols.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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