Supply and Maintenance of Blood Presses

NHS Blood and Transplant

Published: Apr 20, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

NHS Blood and Transplant (United Kingdom) seeks supply — Supply and Maintenance of Blood Presses. construction & civil works. Sub-category: cleaning.

This is a supplies contract in the construction and civil works, Monitoring Evaluation and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Cleaning. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.5 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the construction and civil works sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) intends to undertake preliminary market engagement in advance of a future procurement exercise for new semi‑automated blood presses.
This market engagement activity is intended to inform NHSBT’s understanding of the current market and available solutions and will provide interested suppliers with the opportunity to present their products, outline key features and capabilities, and participate in technical discussions.
These sessions will also allow suppliers to ask and respond to questions to ensure mutual understanding. As part of this engagement, NHSBT may invite suppliers to provide a device on a short‑term loan basis. This will enable NHSBT operators to assess and provide feedback on practical aspects of the equipment, including usability, cleaning processes, and alignment with NHSBT’s indicative requirements. This exercise will be used to compare products against anticipated specifications and to inform the development of the future procurement documentation.
Participation in this preliminary market engagement is voluntary and will not form part of any subsequent procurement evaluation.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 035488-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant has issued 100 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 80 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,500,000 - £1,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 035488-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NHS Blood and Transplant in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.