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Sample Pouches for Quality Monitoring

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
175000.0 GBP
Gross: 210000.0 GBP
Published
05 Aug 2025, 08:40
Deadline
09 Sep 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
33141613 - Blood bags
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has a requirement for blood component sample pouches which are suitable for use in sampling of blood components. Blood samples are taken from components to measure blood quality parameters to assess pack / production process capabilities to meet final component specification. Sample pouches must be capable of taking a representative sample of the blood in the component pack whilst not affecting the originating blood pack and component functionality. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting contract, and there is no guarantee that any contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. Each Potential Supplier is responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in relation to this tender process, each Potential Supplier accepts by its participation in this process, including without limitation the submission of any documents or attending meetings, that it will not be entitled to claim from NHSBT any costs, expenses or liabilities that it may incur irrespective of whether or not its tender is successful or if a tender or resulting contract is withdrawn for any reason.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045968-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Option to Extend by up to 24 months

Lot 1 Value: GBP 175,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 210,000.00

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

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-10-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (20%)

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

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (70%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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