Scope
Description
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has a requirement for blood component sample pouches which are suitable for use in sampling of blood components. Blood samples are taken from components to measure blood quality parameters to assess pack / production process capabilities to meet final component specification.
Sample pouches must be capable of taking a representative sample of the blood in the component pack whilst not affecting the originating blood pack and component functionality.
No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting contract, and there is no guarantee that any contract will be put in place in relation to this notice.
Each Potential Supplier is responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in relation to this tender process, each Potential Supplier accepts by its participation in this process, including without limitation the submission of any documents or attending meetings, that it will not be entitled to claim from NHSBT any costs, expenses or liabilities that it may incur irrespective of whether or not its tender is successful or if a tender or resulting contract is withdrawn for any reason.
Total value (estimated)
- £175,000 excluding VAT
- £210,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 October 2027
- Possible extension to 31 October 2029
- 4 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
24-month maximum cumulative extension months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to Extend by up to 24 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33141613 - Blood bags
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
9 September 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)
19 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 70.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 20.00% |
| 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
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Tender Stage 1:
Publish tender notice and tender documents
Receive tenders
Assess tenders to shortlist those to be invited to Stage 2 (if appropriate)
Notify shortlisted suppliers and invite to Stage 2 (if appropriate)
Tender Stage 2 (if required):
Product Validation
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 Suppliers meet minimum requirements.
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