Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Blood and Transplant
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
Contact
Matthew Cierocki
Telephone
+44 1179217227
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
National registration number
NHS Blood and Transplant
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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
Organ Boxes
Reference number
C67341
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44613400 - Storage containers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Thermal boxes for the transportation of organs.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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NHSBT holds contracts for provision of consumables used in the retrieval of human organs for transplantation. We are seeking interest from potential suppliers of transport boxes, with a view to commencing a formal procurement process.
Box sizes are as follows:
Small Container:
• Internal capacity between 12-18 litres
• Suitable for use with wet ice
Large Container:
• Internal capacity between 45-60 litres
• Suitable for use with wet ice
Further Information:
Prior to commencing a formal procurement process, NHSBT wishes to engage with suppliers who are experienced in manufacturing/supplying containers, although a history of providing containers for medical use is not essential.
These boxes are used with wet ice to cool and maintain the temperature of the organ, and to protect the organ in transit. The organ is packaged in fluid and triple-bagged before being surrounded by the ice in the box. The boxes are then used to safely transport the organ from the donor hospital to the transplant centre.
Should any containers meet the core requirements of the specification as described below, specialist validation will be undertaken by NHSBT to ensure the containers are safe to use.
Please note that if your container is marked for use in a clinical setting, such as transporting organs, it must be CE or UKCA marked as Class IIa (medical devices). If the container is not described as clinical, for example a picnic box, this is not required.
Suppliers are encouraged to attend an engagement day which will take place in Birmingham on 12 May 2022. Please register your interest using the contact details provided.
Small Container:
• Internal capacity between 12-18 litres
• Weight when packed with ice and organ <12 kg
• Single entry point via the lid (ideally no bung, hatch or outpipe)
• Maintain internal temperature of 0-4°c for 24 hours
• Reusable so as to minimise waste
Large Container:
• Internal capacity between 45-60 litres
• Weight when packed with ice and organ <37 kg
• Single entry point via the lid (ideally no bung, hatch or outpipe)
• Maintain internal temperature of 0-4°c for up to 8 hours
• Reusable so as to minimise waste
• Handle and wheels
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 June 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes