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ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0505dc"
title: "Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis System"
url: "https://tenderline.uk/tenders/support-of-existing-nhsbt-low-density-lipid-ldl-removal-apheresis-system-ocds-h6vhtk-0505dc"
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# Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis System

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/support-of-existing-nhsbt-low-density-lipid-ldl-removal-apheresis-system-ocds-h6vhtk-0505dc). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NHS Blood and Transplant: "Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid (LDL) Removal Apheresis System". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £100,000. 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:** £100,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Medical consumables, Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, Other therapeutic products, Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/support-of-existing-nhsbt-low-density-lipid-ldl-removal-apheresis-system-ocds-h6vhtk-0505dc#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0505dc`

## 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/support-of-existing-nhsbt-low-density-lipid-ldl-removal-apheresis-system-ocds-h6vhtk-0505dc#tl-md)

## Description
NHSBT would like to consult the market to establish the likely level of interest for the consumables and maintenance where Low Density Lipoprotein removal is performed on Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Ltd. ART Universal machines at the following sites: Bristol and Leeds. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHBST) is a Special Health Authority within the NHS and is responsible for the provision of blood components and a range of associated laboratory and patient therapeutic services to hospitals in England and Wales. Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) provide lifesaving and life-enhancing therapies to adults and children from across a range of clinical specialties. Patients receive treatment either at their hospital bedside or where clinically appropriate as an outpatient in an NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) unit. NHSBT provides regional access to apheresis services from 11 dedicated units across England and Wales.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 33000000, 33140000, 33693000, 50420000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2025 to 31/07/2027
- **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%2F016325-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-04-22T15:16:12.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T02:44:35.476Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0505dc