--- title: "Primary Blood Bags, Ancillary Packs, Additive Solutions and Automated/Semi-Automated Blood Processing Technology" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a2e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a2e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a2e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2026-03-31" --- # Primary Blood Bags, Ancillary Packs, Additive Solutions and Automated/Semi-Automated Blood Processing Technology Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a2e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a2e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a2e4.json) ## Summary NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), along with other collaborating authorities, is planning a procurement for blood-related goods with an anticipated commencement in 2027. The procurement involves a Framework Agreement for primary blood packs, ancillary processing systems, and related technology. The planned procurement stage is currently underway, with NHSBT acting as the central buyer. The initiative covers multiple regions including the United Kingdom and Ireland, with delivery planned to commence on 1 November 2027, lasting until 31 October 2035. This planned procurement notice, published on 31 March 2026, outlines the procurement of goods under a competitive flexible procedure. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth within the healthcare supply chain industry, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs experienced in blood collection and processing equipment. Businesses equipped to provide additive solutions or blood processing technology will find this framework highly beneficial. The procurement seeks suppliers that can deliver goods that are above the threshold value, indicating significant potential for revenue generation. This presents a competitive field for manufacturers and distributors to engage and innovate in the blood transfusion supplies market. Interested parties should prepare for ongoing market engagement activities scheduled throughout early 2026, providing a pathway to establish their presence within this lucrative sector. ## Notice This is a pipeline notice in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2024 and associated regulations and is for information only - it is NOT a call for competition. Collaborating Blood Establishment / Participating Authorities "the Authorities": NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), Welsh Blood Service (WBS), Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS), Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS), Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (ARCL); New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS); NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is looking to establish a Framework Agreement for primary blood packs, ancillary blood processing packs, sample pouches, additive solutions and automated/semi-automated blood processing technology to commence in 2027. The 8-year Open Framework Agreement ceiling value is PS1,141,000,000, this being the maximum spend over the term. The Framework will be between NHS Blood and Transplant and the awarded Suppliers. Call-off Contracts will be between the individual blood establishments and the Supplier. The anticipated Lot Structure for this procurement is set out as follows: Lot 1: Blood Packs *Primary Whole Blood Collection Lot 2: Ancillary Blood Processing Systems *Ancillary Blood Processing Systems for component development *Sample Pouch for Quality Monitoring of components Lot 3: Additive Solutions *For the suspension of pooled and apheresis platelets (Platelet Additive Solution) *For the washing and re-suspension of 'washed' platelets *For the washing and storage of red blood cells Lot 4: Automated or Semi-Automatic Blood Processing ### Planning Information Ongoing Market Engagement: *Commercial Supplier RFI response to be sent to Authority by 22 January 2026 @17:00 *Commercial Supplier Meetings - week commencing 2 Feb 2026 *Outcome/Summary of Preliminary Market Engagement issued to Suppliers w/c 2 March 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029809-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,833,333 | | 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 | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141613 - Blood bags ## Release History - 31 Mar 2026 at 13:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029809-2026 - 16 Dec 2025 at 09:04 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083116-2025 - 26 Sep 2025 at 09:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060014-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029809-2026 31st March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083116-2025 16th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060014-2025 26th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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