Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Blood and Transplant
203 Longmead Rd, Avon
Bristol
BS16 7FG
Contact
Tennille Madigan
Telephone
+44 7795483583
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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 Irradiation Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33111000 - X-ray devices
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity.
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of services across a range of Lots for Blood Irradiation – Xray and Gamma. 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 & Maintenance of New Xray Irradiators
Lot 2: Maintenance of existing Xray Irradiators
Lot 3: Maintenance of existing 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
This process is to initially ensure capable Suppliers are available to the Authority/participating Authority's as and when required. A mini competition will take place for any future purchasing whereby Suppliers will be required to satisfy the technical specification in full including all PASS/FAIL mandatory, quality requirements and submit their commercial offer. Information will be supplied at the next stage - call for competition. Please direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111000 - X-ray devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Main site or place of performance
UK mainland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity.
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of services across a range of Lots for Blood Irradiation – Xray and Gamma. 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 & Maintenance of New Xray Irradiators
Lot 2: Maintenance of existing Xray Irradiators
Lot 3: Maintenance of existing 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
This process is to initially ensure capable Suppliers are available to the Authority/participating Authority's as and when required. A mini competition will take place for any future purchasing whereby Suppliers will be required to satisfy the technical specification in full including all PASS/FAIL mandatory, quality requirements and submit their commercial offer. Information will be supplied at the next stage - call for competition. Please direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 July 2024
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: No