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Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cold Static Perfusion Fluid Solutions

NHS Blood and Transplant

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS Blood and Transplant

Buyer Address: 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, UKK12, BS34 7QH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Samantha Rix

Contact Email: samantha.rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
8455719.9 GBP
Gross: 10146863.88 GBP
Published
10 Jun 2025, 11:13
Deadline
11 Jul 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
33692400 - Perfusion solutions
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

NHS Blood and Transplant seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cold Static Perfusion Fluid: Lot 1: UW Solution Lot 2: HTK Solution Lot 3 Perfadex Type Solution. Cold Static Perfusion Fluid intended for flushing and cold storage of organs at the time of their removal from the organ donor in preparation for storage, transportation and eventual transplantation into a donor recipient. Please note: Machine Perfusion fluid is not required. NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of several organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for sending a retrieval team travelling to any organ donor in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The tender is being carried out by the Authority to establish a Framework against which the NORS Centres will call-off their requirements directly with the Suppliers. The Framework is intended to be accessed by the National Organ Retrieval Services following (NORS) and their host NHS Trust / NHS Foundation Trust as listed, but not limited to: • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust • Oxford Radcliffe Hospital NHS Trust • Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust • Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust • Central Manchester Foundation Trust • Kings Colleague Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Cardiff and Vale University Health Board • NHS Lothian

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031228-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: UW Perfusion Solution

Lot Description: University of Wisconsin (UW) Solution

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Extension Option

Lot 1 Value: GBP 0.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 0.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-09-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (60%)

Lot Title: HTK Solution

Lot Description: Histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: Extension Option

Lot 2 Value: GBP 0.00

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 0.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-09-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (30%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (60%)

Lot Title: Perfadex Type Solution

Lot Description: Perfadex Type Solution (or equivalent)

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: Yes

Lot 3 Options: Extension Option

Lot 3 Value: GBP 0.00

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 0.00

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2027-09-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (30%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (60%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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