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title: "Supply and Maintenance of Rapid Plasma Freezer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d067"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Supply and Maintenance of Rapid Plasma Freezer

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d067

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant is actively inviting tenders for the supply and maintenance of rapid plasma freezers through an open procurement process. This contract, valued at approximately GBP 3,480,000, involves a framework agreement to provide rapid freezing technology essential for processing human plasma in large volumes. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 29th May 2026 and the anticipated award period concluding by 1st August 2026. Parties interested in submitting proposals should ensure compliance with specifications and timelines detailed under SPN342 and SPN1479. The project focuses on sourcing high-quality medical equipment that guarantees minimal downtime and supports operations 24/7 throughout England. The procurement is managed by NHS Blood and Transplant, headquartered in Bristol, whose goal is to ensure the efficiency and reliability of plasma freezing technology for both patient transfusion and plasma fractionation. The contact for this procurement is Jo Murphy available via email and phone.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those involved with rapid freezing technology and maintenance services. Companies should have the capability to provide resilient and easily serviceable technology for continuous operation, ensuring reliability and efficiency within a dynamic healthcare environment. Businesses ranging from large suppliers to SMEs with experience in healthcare technology may benefit from this opportunity, especially those able to offer equipment compatible with automated data extraction and 2D barcode/RFID integration. The opportunity allows for the equipment to be installed across various NHS sites, thus expanding the scope of business partnerships. Participation in this tender could significantly propel business growth, fostering long-term collaborations within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is conducting a procurement of a multi-year framework agreement for the provision of rapid freezing technology. The technology is required to rapidly and simultaneously freeze a large number of blood packs and/or bottles containing human plasma from processed whole blood donations or from apheresis plasma collections. This plasma is targeted either for use in plasma fractionation or for direct patient transfusion. Solution must include: o The required equipment, installation and any additional works required o Service and maintenance contract o Some exceptions may apply (example EMS integration) * Key objectives and expected outcomes: o Rapid plasma freezer supplied to freeze plasma and meet specifications documented in SPN342 - Processing Timelines and Component Guidelines and SPN1479 - specification for a Bulk Rapid Plasma Freezer o Ensure equipment meets throughput demand with minimal down time o Procure equipment that can be utilised in a department that runs 24 hours/ 365 days per year o Contract that can accommodate future requirements o Supply and maintain equipment anywhere in England o Response times that both parties can agree (must be able to maintain throughput) o NHSBT need the capability to validate the equipment as part of tender exercise and for final use o The requirement to extract freeze cycle data and the ability to interact with 2D barcode scanning or RFID o Schedule of replacement, installation and delivery must enable current throughput to be maintained o Reliable freezer which is easily maintained and serviceable

### Planning Information

Sessions are for information gathering only. Suppliers should ensure any shared information is non-confidential or clearly marked if confidential. NHSBT will not reimburse suppliers for preparation or travel. Further instructions and session agendas will be provided following registration.
Engagement sessions will be held virtually via MS Teams.
Estimated engagement period: November or December 2025. Specific dates and times will be shared with registered suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038966-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2026-08-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,900,000 |
| Lots value | £2,900,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 08:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038966-2026
- 21 Oct 2025 at 08:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066969-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038966-2026
  29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066969-2025
  21st October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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