Supply of Cryopreservation bags for use in Reagents

NHSBT Reagents is located at the Speke, Liverpool site. NHSBT Reagents is a department within the Clinical Services Directorate of National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). NHSBT Reagents manufacture a range of In Vitro Diagnostic devices and applies the CE Mark (where appropriate) in accordance with 98/79/EC or the UKCA Mark (where appropriate) in accordance with the UK MDR 2002 (as amended). Cryopreservation bags are used to store red cells with cryoprotectant solution.<br/><br/>NHSBT now wishes to commence a formal procurement process and is seeking to engage with suppliers and understand the market. <br/><br/>Business Requirements <br/><br/>

• The quality of the stored cells in the cryopreservative bag must be maintained and the Supplier must refrain from any activity which may adversely affect the quality of the manufactured product. <br/>
• The cost-effectiveness of the packaging must be maintained or improved.<br/>
• The system must meet current Health and Safety legislation (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974<br/>
• The supplier must be able to hold a contingency stock of a minimum of two months’ supply. <br/>
• Detailed specification will be shared while scheduling the premarket engagement call.<br/><br/>It is NHSBT's intention to hold pre-procurement supplier engagement meetings the week of 8th July to 19th July 2024. The meetings will be held remotely, the dates are to be confirmed. To enable NHSBT to finalise arrangements (e.g., send meeting details and agree time slots) for the meeting’s, interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to Sahithi Bandi [email protected] by no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 12/07/2024. This should include a list of your potential attendees and a brief overview (or a website link) of the Goods / Services which might be offered. Please include options, if available, for a managed service contract.<br/><br/>No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.<br/><br/>It should be noted that this procurement exercise may allow other Health authorities to use any agreements awarded.