Scope
Description
NHS Blood and Transplant is leading a procurement for the provision and maintenance of a Cord Blood Cell Separation System and associated consumables. We are looking to appoint one (1) Supplier for the provision of this requirement. The Cord Blood Bank (CBB) forms part of the Clinical Services Directorate of NHSBT. The CBB laboratory provides services to support haematopoietic stem cell transplantation including collection, processing and cryopreservation of cord blood derived stem cells. Cord blood is rich in blood stem cells, similar to those found in bone marrow, and these can be used to treat many different cancers, immune deficiencies and genetic disorders. For the transplant to be a success, stem cells taken from the cord blood must match the patient's tissue type as closely as possible.
Total value (estimated)
- £494,752 excluding VAT
- £593,702 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2029
- Possible extension to 30 November 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional 4 year cumulative or annual extension
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
Contract locations
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 October 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)
14 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 June 2033
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
Risks due to any regulatory changes affecting the equipment or associated consumables.
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