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# Additive Solution for the washing and re-suspension of Red Blood Cell components suitable for transfusion

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/additive-solution-for-the-washing-and-re-suspension-of-red-blood-cell-components-suitable--ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NHS Blood and Transplant: "Additive Solution for the washing and re-suspension of Red Blood Cell components suitable for transfusion". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £240,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [NHS Blood and Transplant](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/nhs-blood-and-transplant-gov-ot486)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £240,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Blood bags, Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions, Blood-transfusion supplies, Chemical products, Medical solutions (+2 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/additive-solution-for-the-washing-and-re-suspension-of-red-blood-cell-components-suitable--ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6d#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6d`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/additive-solution-for-the-washing-and-re-suspension-of-red-blood-cell-components-suitable--ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6d#tl-md)

## Description
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) invites expressions of interest from potential suppliers (of an existing product) or manufacturers capable of manufacturing any approved red cell storage solution, for example (but not limited to) SAG-M (Saline-Adenine-Glucose-Mannitol) or PAGGSM (Phosphate-Adenine-Glucose-Guanylate-Saline-Mannitol), for Additive Solution for the washing and re-suspension of Red Blood Cell components suitable for transfusion. Washed components must meet the requirements of Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services in the UK, section 7.3.3. which can be found here: https://www.transfusionguidelines.org/red-book/chapter-7/7-3/7-3-3 This engagement aims to assess market capability, capacity, and interest in supplying a sterile, labelled product. Requirement Interested parties must be able to supply or manufacture additive solution bags that meet the following criteria: - Solution Type: SAG-M or PAGGSM or other approved red cell storage solution - Sterility: Bags must be sterile and suitable for clinical use - Design: Each bag must include a pigtail for sterile docking - Labeling: Bags must be clearly and accurately labelled in accordance with applicable regulatory standards - Compatibility: The solution must be suitable for use in NHSBTs red blood cell washing processes Supplier Engagement Objectives Through this engagement, NHSBT seeks to: - Understand the current market landscape and supplier capabilities - Identify potential suppliers for future procurement opportunities - Gather feedback on product availability, lead times, and regulatory compliance Next Steps Suppliers interested in participating in this market engagement are invited to express their interest by contacting samantha.rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk . Further information, including a questionnaire or Request for Information (RFI), may be issued following initial expressions of interest. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. Each Potential Supplier is responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in relation to this Market Engagement exercise, each Potential Supplier accepts by its participation in this process, including without limitation the submission of any documents or attending meetings, that it will not be entitled to claim from NHSBT any costs, expenses or liabilities that it may incur irrespective of whether or not its tender is successful or if a tender or resulting framework or contract is withdrawn for any reason.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 24000000, 24950000, 33141613, 33194220, 33600000, 33621400
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F022921-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-05-20T06:40:19.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T03:02:49.396Z
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