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Supply and Maintenance of Blood Component Transport Containers

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 Email: james.marshall2@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
2087000.0 GBP
Gross: 2504400.0 GBP
Published
05 Nov 2025, 08:37
Deadline
16 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34221000 - Special-purpose mobile containers
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) are seeking tenders for our Blood Component Transport Containers requirement. The Framework Agreement will include two lots as follows: a. Lot 1 - Supply, Repair and Maintenance of new Transport Containers for Blood Components. b. Lot 2 - Repair and Maintenance of Existing Blood Component Transport Containers. Each Lot will has it's own set of participating authorities who are able to place call-offs, as follows: a. Lot 1 participating authorities - NHS Blood and Transplant; Irish Blood Transfusion Service; Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service; Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service; and Welsh Blood Service. b. Lot 2 participating authorities - NHS Blood and Transplant and Welsh Blood Service Further information can be found in the tender documents.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071081-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Supply, Repair and Maintenance of new Transport Containers for Blood Components

Lot Description: Lot 1 - Supply, Repair and Maintenance of new Transport Containers for Blood Components. The following participating authorities can place call-off contracts under Lot 1: NHS Blood and Transplant; Irish Blood Transfusion Service; Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service; Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service; and Welsh Blood Service.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 2,024,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 2,428,800.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-20T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-04-19T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical / Quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

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

Lot Title: Repair and Maintenance of Existing Transport Containers

Lot Description: Lot 2 - Repair and Maintenance of Existing Transport Containers. The following participating authorities can place call-off contracts under Lot 2: NHS Blood and Transplant; and Welsh Blood Service

Lot Lot 2 Status: active

Lot Lot 2 Value: GBP 63,000.00

Lot Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 75,600.00

Lot Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-20T00:00:00+01:00

Lot Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-04-19T23:59:59+01:00

Lot Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (5%)

Lot Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (85%)

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

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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