Scope
Description
Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tube Sealers (bench top / handheld) and associated Maintenance & Repair Services; and Maintenance & Repair of Existing NHSBT owned Tube Heat Sealers
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,747,195.83 excluding VAT
- £2,096,635 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 October 2025 to 6 October 2027
- Possible extension to 6 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Two additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Two additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 39360000 - Sealing equipment
Lot Lot 2. 4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 2 Handheld Sealers)
Description
Supply new hand held tube sealers and associated maintenance and repair services.
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 dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 1. 4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 1 Bench Top Sealers)
Description
Supply new bench top tube sealers and associated maintenance and repair services.
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 dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 3. 4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 3 PPM & Repair for existing Tube Sealers)
Description
Suppliers can bid for any or all sub-lots. Maintenance and Repair of existing NHSBT owned Tube Sealers: Lot 3a: Fresenius Kabi Tube Sealers Lot 3b: Ljungberg and Kogel Tube Sealers Lot 3c: Sebra Tube Sealers.
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 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
United Kingdom
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
NHS Blood and Transplant Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service Welsh Blood Service Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
21 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)
28 August 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 6 July 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Whole Life Cost |
Cost | 60.00% |
| Quality | Quality Scored Questions |
Quality | 30.00% |
| Social Value | 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)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
This Procurement is being run under a multi-stage Competitive Flexible procedure pursuant to section 20(2)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023 to establish a Framework. It is the intention of the Authority to follow a two-stage process under this procedure as follows. However, the Authority retains the right to amend the stages if required throughout the process. This includes amending the number of stages or re-running a stage of the process. Tender Stage 1: Publish tender notice and tender documents Receive tenders Tender Stage 2: Validate devices Award Stage: Notify suppliers and issue assessment summaries Publish contract award notice and commence standstill Award contract The tender process will include Conditions of Participation which will not be used as a formal stage in order to down select suppliers but will ensure that tenderer's meet minimum requirements. Further information can be found in the tender documents.
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