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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Pipeline / planning |
| Buyer: | NHS Blood and Transplant |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender Status: |
| Pre-tender |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £950,833,333 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £1,141,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05a2e4 |
| Notice Reference: | 029809-2026 |
All 3 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Preliminary Market Engagement Blood Bags, Ancillary Packs, Additive Solutions and Automated/Semi-Automated Blood Processing Technology Request for Information (RFI)
Preliminary Market Engagement Blood Bags, Ancillary Packs, Additive Solutions and Automated/Semi-Automated Blood Processing Technology Request for Information (RFI)
Primary Blood Bags, Ancillary Packs, Additive Solutions and Automated/Semi-Automated Blood Processing Technology
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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 £1,141,000,000, 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
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