Scope
Reference
C381604
Description
Framework Agreement for the Supply of Copper Sulphate Solution for Blood Donor Haemoglobin Screening.
Please note that the Total Contract Value is the anticipated 'maximum' value of the Framework Agreement and there is no guarantee that the spend under the Framework Agreement will reach this level.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,250,000 excluding VAT
- £2,700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 24313126 - Copper sulphate
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
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
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 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)
23 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Whole life cost |
Price | 60.00% |
| Technical / 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 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 Competitive Flexible Procedure pursuant to section 20(2)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023 to establish a Framework Agreement. All tenders who submit a compliant tender and meet the mandatory Conditions of Participation will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.
The Authority intends to follow a two-stage process as outlined below. The Authority reserves the right to amend the process (including the number of stages or re-running any stage) where necessary and any changes will be communicated promptly.
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):
• Clarifications
Award Stage:
• Notify suppliers and issue assessment summaries
• Publish contract award notice and commence standstill period
• Award Framework Agreement
• Publish Contract Details Notice
• Undertake Validation
Conditions of Participation (via the Procurement Specific Questionnaire) will be applied to ensure that tenderers meet minimum requirements. Failure to meet these requirements will result in exclusion from further evaluation.
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
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