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
Technical Support of Donation Services Equipment
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33192100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to:<br/>Alert potential suppliers that NHS Blood and Transplant intends to let contract(s) via a Framework with different Lots which support the collection of Whole Blood, Apheresis Donation, and Plasma for Medicine, and the provision of Therapeutic Apheresis Services, with provision of Donation Chairs/couches, patient couches and Session Screens. The future contract . NOTE: The estimated total value below is based on a maximum 10-year contract duration.<br/><br/>The Framework will consist of the following lots:<br/><br/>Lot 1 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 1 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) - <br/>Lot 2 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 2 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) –<br/>Lot 3 Supply of new chairs: for the collection for whole blood and plasma for medicine (including transport solutions if required)<br/>Lot 4 Apheresis Donation Chair: Supply of Chairs & Parts <br/>Lot 5 Apheresis patient Couch: Supply of Couch and Parts<br/>Lot 6 Maintenance & Repair Services (chairs, couches, trolleys, cabinets etc this is not an exhaustive list)<br/>Lot 7 Session Screens Supply – NHSBT wide<br/><br/>NHSBT may require chairs to be redesigned based on the specifications – this will involve a design stage, further information will be available during the Supplier engagement days.<br/><br/>The proposed solution’s must be robust, hygienic, cost effective, space saving, have the ability to become portable, safe to operate and construction must be simple with minimal impact to operational processes. <br/>Donation Chairs: Across NHSBT there are a total 55 mobile teams (each supplied with approx 11 donation chairs) and 25 Static Donor Centre’s (each supplied with approx 7 chairs). <br/><br/>Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help inform our strategy/requirements, NHSBT would like to consult the market to establish the likely level of interest in order to proceed to scheduled engagement days.<br/>It is our intention to invite those organisations who express an interest in this PIN to a supplier engagement meeting to be held in May/June 2024.<br/>Please express your interest by 6th May 2024 to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
8 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50000000
33192300
33192100
50000000
32351200
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK12
Main site or place of performance:
UK Wide
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to:<br/>Alert potential suppliers that NHS Blood and Transplant intends to let contract(s) via a Framework with different Lots which support the collection of Whole Blood, Apheresis Donation, and Plasma for Medicine, and the provision of Therapeutic Apheresis Services, with provision of Donation Chairs/couches, patient couches and Session Screens. The future contract . NOTE: The estimated total value below is based on a maximum 10-year contract duration.<br/><br/>The Framework will consist of the following lots:<br/><br/>Lot 1 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 1 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) - <br/>Lot 2 Donation Chairs: Supply of Version 2 Chair Parts Only (including transport trolleys) –<br/>Lot 3 Supply of new chairs: for the collection for whole blood and plasma for medicine (including transport solutions if required)<br/>Lot 4 Apheresis Donation Chair: Supply of Chairs & Parts <br/>Lot 5 Apheresis patient Couch: Supply of Couch and Parts<br/>Lot 6 Maintenance & Repair Services (chairs, couches, trolleys, cabinets etc this is not an exhaustive list)<br/>Lot 7 Session Screens Supply – NHSBT wide<br/><br/>NHSBT may require chairs to be redesigned based on the specifications – this will involve a design stage, further information will be available during the Supplier engagement days.<br/><br/>The proposed solution’s must be robust, hygienic, cost effective, space saving, have the ability to become portable, safe to operate and construction must be simple with minimal impact to operational processes. <br/>Donation Chairs: Across NHSBT there are a total 55 mobile teams (each supplied with approx 11 donation chairs) and 25 Static Donor Centre’s (each supplied with approx 7 chairs). <br/><br/>Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help inform our strategy/requirements, NHSBT would like to consult the market to establish the likely level of interest in order to proceed to scheduled engagement days.<br/>It is our intention to invite those organisations who express an interest in this PIN to a supplier engagement meeting to be held in May/June 2024.<br/>Please express your interest by 6th May 2024 to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/06/2024
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
28/03/2024