Scope
Reference
C410714
Description
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have a requirement to hire equipment, both on a pre-planned and an emergency basis to support mobile collection sessions across the whole of England. This need includes supplementary heating, lighting, and cooling equipment
Total value (estimated)
- £4,907,200 excluding VAT
- £6,134,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 29 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
2*12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Bidders are required to complete all relevant Documents provided and upload within the Atamis eSourcing portal "The e-tendering portal". https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60.00% |
| Technical | Quality | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
NHS Blood and Transplant
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBY-6395-VWBP
203 Longmead Rd, Avon
Bristol
BS16 7FG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government