Contract

Blood Irradiator Services

  • NHS Blood and Transplant

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-008521

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0499f2

Published 10 March 2025, 12:30pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Blood and Transplant

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

BS34 7QH

Contact

Jo Murphy

Email

jo.murphy@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 1179212718

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK11 - Bristol, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Blood Irradiator Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33111000 - X-ray devices

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and it's Participating Authority’s are awarding Framework Agreements for a number of services that support Gamma and Xray Blood Irradiation. This Framework will be utilised until the Home Office Fieldfare project and accompanying supply contracts are live.

Participating Authority's are:
Welsh Blood Service
Scottish Blood Service
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

The services required are:
Lot 1: Supply of New Xray Irradiators
Lot 2: Maintenance of Xray Irradiators
Lot 3: Maintenance of Gamma Irradiators
Lot 4: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Xray
Lot 5: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Gamma
Lot 6: Transport & Disposal of Gamma Irradiators

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £7,500,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Supply of New Xray Irradiators

Lot No

Lot 1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33111000 - X-ray devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and it's Participating Authority’s are awarding Framework Agreements for a number of services that support Gamma and Xray Blood Irradiation. This Framework will be utilised until the Home Office Fieldfare project and accompanying supply contracts are live.

Participating Authority's are:
Welsh Blood Service
Scottish Blood Service
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

The services required are:
Lot 1: Supply of New Xray Irradiators

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Maintenance of Xray Irradiators

Lot No

Lot 2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33111000 - X-ray devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and it's Participating Authority’s are awarding Framework Agreements for a number of services that support Gamma and Xray Blood Irradiation. This Framework will be utilised until the Home Office Fieldfare project and accompanying supply contracts are live.

Participating Authority's are:
Welsh Blood Service
Scottish Blood Service
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

The services required are:
Lot 2: Maintenance of Xray Irradiators

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Maintenance of Gamma Irradiators

Lot No

Lot 3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33111000 - X-ray devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and it's Participating Authority’s are awarding Framework Agreements for a number of services that support Gamma and Xray Blood Irradiation. This Framework will be utilised until the Home Office Fieldfare project and accompanying supply contracts are live.

Participating Authority's are:
Welsh Blood Service
Scottish Blood Service
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

The services required are:
Lot 3 - Maintenance of Gamma Irradiators

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Xray

Lot No

Lot 4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33111000 - X-ray devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and it's Participating Authority’s are awarding Framework Agreements for a number of services that support Gamma and Xray Blood Irradiation. This Framework will be utilised until the Home Office Fieldfare project and accompanying supply contracts are live.

Participating Authority's are:
Welsh Blood Service
Scottish Blood Service
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

The services required are:
Lot 4: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Xray

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Gamma

Lot No

Lot 5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33111000 - X-ray devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and it's Participating Authority’s are awarding Framework Agreements for a number of services that support Gamma and Xray Blood Irradiation. This Framework will be utilised until the Home Office Fieldfare project and accompanying supply contracts are live.

Participating Authority's are:
Welsh Blood Service
Scottish Blood Service
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

The services required are:
Lot 5: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Gamma

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6: Transport & Disposal of Gamma Irradiators

Lot No

Lot 6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33111000 - X-ray devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and it's Participating Authority’s are awarding Framework Agreements for a number of services that support Gamma and Xray Blood Irradiation. This Framework will be utilised until the Home Office Fieldfare project and accompanying supply contracts are live.

Participating Authority's are:
Welsh Blood Service
Scottish Blood Service
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

The services required are:
Lot 6: Transport & Disposal of Gamma Irradiators

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-029100


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1 - Supply of New Xray Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RPS Service Ltd

The Old Rectory, Church Street

Weybridge

KT13 8DE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1 - Supply of New Xray Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G Rad Services Ltd

2 The Precinct, Rest Bay

Porthcawl

CF36 3RF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1 - Supply of New Xray Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Best Theratronics Ltd.

413 March Rd

Ottawa

K2K 0E4

Country

Canada

NUTS code
  • CA - Canada
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 - Maintenance of Xray Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RPS Service Ltd

The Old Rectory, Church Street

Weybridge

KT13 8DE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 - Maintenance of Xray Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G Rad Services Ltd

2 The Precinct, Rest Bay

Porthcawl

CF36 3RF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 - Maintenance of Xray Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Best Theratronics Ltd.

413 March Rd

Ottawa

K2K 0E4

Country

Canada

NUTS code
  • CA - Canada
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Lot 3 - Maintenance of Gamma Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RPS Service Ltd

The Old Rectory, Church Street

Weybridge

KT13 8DE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Lot 3 - Maintenance of Gamma Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G Rad Services Ltd

2 The Precinct, Rest Bay

Porthcawl

CF36 3RF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Lot 3 - Maintenance of Gamma Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Best Theratronics Ltd.

413 March Rd

Ottawa

K2K 0E4

Country

Canada

NUTS code
  • CA - Canada
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Lot 5: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Gamma

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RPS Service Ltd

The Old Rectory, Church Street

Weybridge

KT13 8DE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Lot 5: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Gamma

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G Rad Services Ltd

2 The Precinct, Rest Bay

Porthcawl

CF36 3RF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Lot 5: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Gamma

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Best Theratronics Ltd.

413 March Rd

Ottawa

K2K 0E4

Country

Canada

NUTS code
  • CA - Canada
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Lot 4: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Xray

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RPS Service Ltd

The Old Rectory, Church Street

Weybridge

KT13 8DE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Lot 4: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Xray

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G Rad Services Ltd

2 The Precinct, Rest Bay

Porthcawl

CF36 3RF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Lot 4: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Xray

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Best Theratronics Ltd.

413 March Rd

Ottawa

K2K 0E4

Country

Canada

NUTS code
  • CA - Canada
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

Lot 6: Transport & Disposal of Gamma Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RPS Service Ltd

The Old Rectory, Church Street

Weybridge

KT13 8DE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

Lot 6: Transport & Disposal of Gamma Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G Rad Services Ltd

2 The Precinct, Rest Bay

Porthcawl

CF36 3RF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

Lot 6: Transport & Disposal of Gamma Irradiators

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Best Theratronics Ltd.

413 March Rd

Ottawa

K2K 0E4

Country

Canada

NUTS code
  • CA - Canada
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,500,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The High Court

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

The High Court

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

NHS Blood and Transplant

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

BS34 7QH

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/