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title: "Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework"
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# Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/frozen-plasma-logistics-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03f9a0). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NHS Blood and Transplant: "Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £6,054,400. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 6 Oct 2023, 17:00 BST. Published submission portal: health-family.force.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NHS Blood and Transplant](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/nhs-blood-and-transplant-gov-ot486)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £6,054,400 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 6 October 2023 at 17:00 BST
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Diagnostic kits, Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/frozen-plasma-logistics-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03f9a0#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03f9a0`

## 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/frozen-plasma-logistics-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03f9a0#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [health-family.force.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhealth-family.force.com%2Fs%2FWelcome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/frozen-plasma-logistics-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03f9a0#participate

## Description
The third-party transport and storage contract being procured through this tender directly supports NHSBT core function and Other Blood Services, in the safe, sustainable, and efficient supply of Plasma for Medicine (PfM) to the fractionator.<br/><br/>The following Contracting Authorities are entitled to place Orders:<br/>National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)<br/>The Welsh Blood Service (WBS)<br/>The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS)<br/>The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS).

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: 3. Lot 1 Technical Requirements:Testing kits, consumables and analysis Software
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141625
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £6,054,400
- **Description:** Award of Frozen Plasma Logistics Framework

### Lot 2: 4. Lot 2 Technical Requirement: Consumables and maintenance of existing equip
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33141625
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £6,054,400
- **Description:** HLA​ Specific Antibody Systems (Detection & Identification): This UK Framework Agreement is for a period of 4 years. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement:; National Health Service Blood and Tr...

### Lot 1a: 3. Lot 1a: Technical Requirements Section  - Kits
- **Lot id:** `1a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 33141625
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £6,054,400
- **Description:** Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems

### Lot 2a: 4. Lot 2a: Technical Requirements Section - Equipment
- **Lot id:** `2a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 33141625
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £6,054,400
- **Description:** Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems

### Lot Lot 1: 1. Overview, Instructions to Tenderers & Additional Questions Section
- **Lot id:** `Lot 1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 33141625
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** Supply of HLA Sequencing system

### Lot Lot 2: 2. Selection Questionnaire Section (updated Jun 2023)
- **Lot id:** `Lot 2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 33141625
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (10)
- **Award:** 012242-2025-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **V.H. Bio Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-173946`
  - Value: £7,650,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 012242-2025-2 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **IBG IMMUCOR LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-93812`
  - Value: £693,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 012242-2025-3 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **V.H. Bio Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-173946`
  - Value: £645,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 025364-2024-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Alpha Biotech Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-121275`

- **Award:** 025364-2024-2 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **IBG IMMUCOR LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-93812`

- **Award:** 025364-2024-3 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **VH Bio Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-173946`

- **Award:** 025364-2024-4 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **MC Diagnostics Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-121277`

- **Award:** 025364-2024-5 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-93822`
  - Value: £2,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 025364-2024-6 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-175443`
  - Value: £880,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 065050-2025-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Pulleyn Transport Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-163731`

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (10)
- **Contract:** 065050-2025-1 (active)

  - Signed Date: 30/07/2025

- **Contract:** 012242-2025-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £7,650,000
  - Signed Date: 30/03/2025

- **Contract:** 012242-2025-2 (active)
  - Signed Value: £693,000
  - Signed Date: 30/03/2025

- **Contract:** 012242-2025-3 (active)
  - Signed Value: £645,000
  - Signed Date: 30/03/2025

- **Contract:** 025364-2024-1 (active)

  - Signed Date: 29/04/2024

- **Contract:** 025364-2024-2 (active)

  - Signed Date: 29/04/2024

- **Contract:** 025364-2024-3 (active)

  - Signed Date: 29/04/2024

- **Contract:** 025364-2024-4 (active)

  - Signed Date: 29/04/2024

- **Contract:** 025364-2024-5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,000,000
  - Signed Date: 29/04/2024

- **Contract:** 025364-2024-6 (active)
  - Signed Value: £880,000
  - Signed Date: 29/04/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F065050-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-10-14T09:26:14.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T01:00:49.219Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-03f9a0