Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2020-11-20
Buyer: NHS Blood and Transplant
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 33141000: Disposable medical supplies | 33141610 | 33141630
Estimated value: 60000000 GBP

Technical requirements: Медицински консумативи, с изключение на химическите и хематологични консумативи, за еднократна употреба
Niet-chemische medische gebruiksgoederen voor eenmalig gebruik en verbruiksartikelen voor hematologie
NHSBT wishes to commence a tender process in early 2021 for a replacement contract for primary collection and ancillary blood packs.
Primary collection systems are for the collection of whole blood in two configurations ('bottom and top' and 'top and top'). Ancillary systems are for secondary manufacturing processes and subsequent storage, such as for pooled platelet concentrates or small volume neonatal components.
The tender will be for NHSBT in collaboration with other Blood Services, potentially including those in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
In the first instance the NHSBT specification used for the last tender exercise, derived from 'Eurobloodpack 2' specification, will be utilised.
It is anticipated that in line with EU legislation this specification will change to reflect removal of DEHP plasticiser from all systems during the lifetime of the future agreement. The strategy for handling such anticipated change to the specification is under development.
This PIN is being published by NHSBT on behalf of itself and in collaboration with other Blood Services, potentially including those in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
In the first instance the NHSBT specification used for the last tender exercise, derived from 'Eurobloodpack 2' specification, will be utilised.
It is anticipated that in line with EU legislation (removal of current exemption) this specification will change to reflect removal of DEHP plasticiser from all systems during the lifetime of the future agreement. The strategy for handling such anticipated change to the specification is under development. The contract may be a framework agreement, awarded in lots. However, the details of these are yet to be finalised. The estimated total value is subject to change based on the final approved strategy.
Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity but require assistance to access the draft specification uploaded in BRAVO are advised to email ade.bakare2@nhsbt.nhs.uk for help. Interested parties are to please note that the draft specification will go through some slight amendments. The strategy for handling anticipated change to reflect the removal of DEHP plasticiser is under development.
In order to fully explain the requirement for this service and to gain feedback from suppliers, a market engagement event is being planned for 7 December 2020. Bidders are encouraged to be prepared to provide feedback on a number of topics which includes but not limited to; strategy for handling of removal of DEHP placticiser, duration of contract, key risks, whether the contract should be awarded as a framework or not, lead time for implementation, specification etc. Interested suppliers who would like to attend the market engagement event are invited to email: ade.bakare2@nhsbt.nhs.uk to request attendance. Please note that due to Covid restrictions, this event will be held via video conference. Attendees will be limited to 3 participants per organisation. Furthermore, a supplier who is interested in accessing the draft specification for this potential opportunity is advised that these are already uploaded into Bravo. Suppliers will need to register and log in with their details via this link. https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk
Once logged in, please visit Project_977 titled ‘International Blood Packs Services 1’ to access the documents.


Award value: 60000000