Scope
Description
NHS Blood and Transplant seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cold Static Perfusion Fluid: Lot 1: UW Solution Lot 2: HTK Solution Lot 3 Perfadex Type Solution. Cold Static Perfusion Fluid intended for flushing and cold storage of organs at the time of their removal from the organ donor in preparation for storage, transportation and eventual transplantation into a donor recipient. Please note: Machine Perfusion fluid is not required. NHSBT is the commissioner responsible for providing funding, infrastructure, clinical guidance and standards to the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS). NORS is comprised of several organ retrieval centres in England, Wales and Scotland, who are responsible for sending a retrieval team travelling to any organ donor in the UK to retrieve organs for transplantation. The tender is being carried out by the Authority to establish a Framework against which the NORS Centres will call-off their requirements directly with the Suppliers. The Framework is intended to be accessed by the National Organ Retrieval Services following (NORS) and their host NHS Trust / NHS Foundation Trust as listed, but not limited to: • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust • Oxford Radcliffe Hospital NHS Trust • Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust • Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust • Central Manchester Foundation Trust • Kings Colleague Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Cardiff and Vale University Health Board • NHS Lothian
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £8,455,719.90 excluding VAT
- £10,146,863.88 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
up to 12 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Extension Option
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33692400 - Perfusion solutions
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. UW Perfusion Solution
Description
University of Wisconsin (UW) Solution
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. HTK Solution
Description
Histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Perfadex Type Solution
Description
Perfadex Type Solution (or equivalent)
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call-off (direct or further competition)
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Any NHS Trust or NHS Foundation Trust from which NHS National Organ Retrieval Service and Transplant Teams operate.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. UW Perfusion Solution
Lot 2. HTK Solution
Lot 3. Perfadex Type Solution
as detailed in the Conditions of Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. UW Perfusion Solution
Lot 2. HTK Solution
Lot 3. Perfadex Type Solution
as detailed in the Conditions of Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. UW Perfusion Solution
Lot 2. HTK Solution
Lot 3. Perfadex Type Solution
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Unforeseen Regulatory Changes for NHS Blood and Transplant or the Supplier (or principal Subcontractors) which may impact volume or type of activity. Unforeseen changes necessitated by General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which may impact volume of activity. Unforeseen increase in activity which may impact volume or type of activity.
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
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government