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
Supply and Maintenance of new and existing Cell Selection Systems
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33141570 - Human blood
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity.
The Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories within NHS Blood and Transplant ( NHSBT) provide a range of services to support haemopoietic stem cell transplantation including collection, processing, and cryopreservation of stem cells. An important part of the services offered by CMT is the purification of stem cells and depletion of other cells, such as CD3+, TCRαβ, CD19+ cells, that may cause complications in the transplant procedures.
The purpose of this notice is to:
• Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of consumables and maintenance of existing equipment and in addition potential purchase of new equipment & maintenance in the future if demand increases.
• Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support.
Please express your interest by the 2nd October 2024 and direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141570 - Human blood
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Main site or place of performance
UK Wide
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity.
The Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories within NHS Blood and Transplant ( NHSBT) provide a range of services to support haemopoietic stem cell transplantation including collection, processing, and cryopreservation of stem cells. An important part of the services offered by CMT is the purification of stem cells and depletion of other cells, such as CD3+, TCRαβ, CD19+ cells, that may cause complications in the transplant procedures.
The purpose of this notice is to:
• Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of consumables and maintenance of existing equipment and in addition potential purchase of new equipment & maintenance in the future if demand increases.
• Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support.
Please express your interest by the 2nd October 2024 and direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
21 October 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