--- title: "Supply and Maintenance of Blood Presses" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0685f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0685f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0685f6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2026-04-20" --- # Supply and Maintenance of Blood Presses Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0685f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0685f6.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood and Transplant authority is preparing for market engagement related to the supply and maintenance of semi-automated blood presses, targeting the medical equipment industry category. The procurement stages are currently in planning, with virtual engagement sessions scheduled to take place during June or July 2026. These sessions, held via MS Teams, would be crucial for gathering information from suppliers. The procurement process is spearheaded by Jo Murphy, who is accessible via email and telephone. The estimated preliminary engagement deadline is set for 22nd May 2026, marking an essential milestone in the planning phase, with a full tender expected to be released on 1st October 2026. This tender will delve further into supplier offerings, exploring key functionalities, and assessing compliance with NHSBT’s requirements. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, specifically those specialising in blood press technology and maintenance services. It offers a platform for businesses to showcase their products, participate in technical discussions, and potentially contribute equipment for short-term evaluation. Particularly beneficial for firms with innovative solutions and robust service offerings, engaging in this tender could foster broad business growth through strategic collaboration with NHS Blood and Transplant. Suppliers capable of meeting NHSBT's specifications will be positioned well to compete, especially with the contract value potentially reaching up to £1,800,000, creating substantial prospects for those involved in medical goods procurement. ## Notice NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) intends to undertake preliminary market engagement in advance of a future procurement exercise for new semi-automated blood presses. This market engagement activity is intended to inform NHSBT's understanding of the current market and available solutions and will provide interested suppliers with the opportunity to present their products, outline key features and capabilities, and participate in technical discussions. These sessions will also allow suppliers to ask and respond to questions to ensure mutual understanding. As part of this engagement, NHSBT may invite suppliers to provide a device on a short-term loan basis. This will enable NHSBT operators to assess and provide feedback on practical aspects of the equipment, including usability, cleaning processes, and alignment with NHSBT's indicative requirements. This exercise will be used to compare products against anticipated specifications and to inform the development of the future procurement documentation. Participation in this preliminary market engagement is voluntary and will not form part of any subsequent procurement evaluation. ### 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: June / July 2026. Specific dates and times will be shared with interested suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035488-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 20 Apr 2026 at 09:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035488-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035488-2026 20th April 2026 - 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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