Scope
Reference
C343156
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
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 Lot 2. 4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 2 Handheld Sealers)
Description
Supply new hand held tube sealers and associated maintenance and repair services.
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.
Contract 1. Tube Sealers
Lots
Lot Lot 1. 4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 1 Bench Top Sealers)
Lot Lot 2. 4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 2 Handheld Sealers)
Lot Lot 3. 4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 3 PPM & Repair for existing Tube Sealers)
Suppliers (6)
- AB Scientific Limited
- Fresenius Kabi Limited
- Macopharma UK Ltd
- Oxford Meditech Ltd
- Technopath Distribution Ltd
- Terumo BCT Europe NV
Contract value
- £1,050,000 excluding VAT
- £1,300,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
24 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 4 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 December 2025 to 7 December 2027
- Possible extension to 7 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
up to 24 months
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
option to extend
CPV classifications
- 39360000 - Sealing equipment
Information about tenders
Lot Lot 1. 4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 1 Bench Top Sealers)
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 6 suppliers awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot Lot 2. 4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 2 Handheld Sealers)
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 6 suppliers awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot Lot 3. 4. Technical Requirements Section (Lot 3 PPM & Repair for existing Tube Sealers)
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 6 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
AB Scientific Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZV-1967-QPWV
124 City Road,
London
EC1V 2NX
United Kingdom
Email: sales@abscientific.com
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Tube Sealers
Fresenius Kabi Limited
- Companies House: 02182135
Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire,
Runcorn
WA7 1NT
United Kingdom
Email: sales@fresenius-kabi.co.uk
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Tube Sealers
Macopharma UK Ltd
- Companies House: 01986987
1st Floor Suite 3 Wellington House, 209-217 High Street, Hampton Hill, Middlesex, UK,
Hampton Hill
TW12 1NP
United Kingdom
Email: info@macopharma.com
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Tube Sealers
Oxford Meditech Ltd
- Companies House: 04544686
187 High Road Leyton
London
E15 2BY
United Kingdom
Email: info@oxfordmeditech.co.uk
Region: UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Tube Sealers
Technopath Distribution Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBC-6237-DXNL
72\74 Palmerston Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4JT
Bournmouth
BH1 4JT
United Kingdom
Email: sales@technopath.co.uk
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Tube Sealers
Terumo BCT Europe NV
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBD-2444-QTTW
Ikaroslaan 41, 1930, Zaventem
Zaventem
1930
Saint Barthélemy
Email: csuk@terumobct.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Tube Sealers
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