Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Blood and Transplant
203 Longmead Rd, Avon
Bristol
BS16 7FG
UK
Contact person: Tennille Madigan
Telephone: +44 7795483583
E-mail: tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKK12
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Cell selection system for the preparation of purified stem cells
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33124100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity.<br/>The Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories within NHS Blood and Transplant ( NHSBT) provide a range of services to support haemopoietic stem cell transplantation including collection, processing, and cryopreservation of stem cells. An important part of the services offered by CMT is the purification of stem cells and depletion of other cells, such as CD3+, TCRαβ, CD19+ cells, that may cause complications in the transplant procedures.<br/>The purpose of this notice is to:<br/>• Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of consumables and maintenance of existing equipment and in addition potential purchase of new equipment & maintenance in the future if demand increases.<br/>• Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support.<br/>Please express your interest by the 29th of July and direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
6 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33124100
33124100
33696500
33124130
33124110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK11
Main site or place of performance:
Barnsley, Bristol and Birmingham
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity.<br/>The Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) laboratories within NHS Blood and Transplant ( NHSBT) provide a range of services to support haemopoietic stem cell transplantation including collection, processing, and cryopreservation of stem cells. An important part of the services offered by CMT is the purification of stem cells and depletion of other cells, such as CD3+, TCRαβ, CD19+ cells, that may cause complications in the transplant procedures.<br/>The purpose of this notice is to:<br/>• Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of consumables and maintenance of existing equipment and in addition potential purchase of new equipment & maintenance in the future if demand increases.<br/>• Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support.<br/>Please express your interest by the 29th of July and direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
26/08/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/07/2024