Scope
Reference
C344340
Description
NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) are seeking tenders for our Blood Component Transport Containers requirement.
The Framework Agreement will include two lots as follows:
a. Lot 1 - Supply, Repair and Maintenance of new Transport Containers for Blood Components.
b. Lot 2 - Repair and Maintenance of Existing Blood Component Transport Containers.
Each Lot will has it's own set of participating authorities who are able to place call-offs, as follows:
a. Lot 1 participating authorities - NHS Blood and Transplant; Irish Blood Transfusion Service; Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service; Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service; and
Welsh Blood Service.
b. Lot 2 participating authorities - NHS Blood and Transplant and Welsh Blood Service
Further information can be found in the tender documents.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,087,000 excluding VAT
- £2,504,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 April 2026 to 19 April 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34221000 - Special-purpose mobile containers
- 33949000 - Body transport containers
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- IE - Ireland
Lot 1. Supply, Repair and Maintenance of new Transport Containers for Blood Components
Description
Lot 1 - Supply, Repair and Maintenance of new Transport Containers for Blood Components.
The following participating authorities can place call-off contracts under Lot 1:
NHS Blood and Transplant;
Irish Blood Transfusion Service;
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service; Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service; and
Welsh Blood Service.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,024,000 excluding VAT
- £2,428,800 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2. Repair and Maintenance of Existing Transport Containers
Description
Lot 2 - Repair and Maintenance of Existing Transport Containers.
The following participating authorities can place call-off contracts under Lot 2:
NHS Blood and Transplant; and
Welsh Blood Service
Lot value (estimated)
- £63,000 excluding VAT
- £75,600 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates 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 and Ireland
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
NHS Blood and Transplant (Lot 1 and Lot 2);
Irish Blood Transfusion Service (Lot 1 only);
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (Lot 1 only);
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (Lot 1 only); and
Welsh Blood Service (Lot 1 and Lot 2).
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Supply, Repair and Maintenance of new Transport Containers for Blood Components
Lot Lot 2. Repair and Maintenance of Existing Transport Containers
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 December 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)
2 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2029
Award criteria
Lot 1. Supply, Repair and Maintenance of new Transport Containers for Blood Components
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical / Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Lot Lot 2. Repair and Maintenance of Existing Transport Containers
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 85.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Unforeseen Regulatory Changes for NHS Blood and Transplant, participating authorities, 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
Open procedure
Contracting authority
NHS Blood and Transplant
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBY-6395-VWBP
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Email: james.marshall2@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government