Supply of Cryopreservation bags for use in Reagents

Supply of Cryopreservation bags for use in Reagents<br/><br/>NHSBT Reagents and TES Production are located at the Speke, Liverpool site. NHSBT Reagents is a department within the Clinical Services. NHSBT TES is a department within the Organ and Tissue Donation Transplant Directorate of National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).<br/>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. Cryopreservation bags are used within Reagents to store red cells with cryoprotectant solution.<br/>Cryopreservation packaging bags are used routinely as part of the cryopreservation of a range of different human tissue products alongside cryoprotectant solution so must conform to the business and functional requirements listed below. These products are produced under license from the HTA.<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 and tissue grafts in the cryopreservation 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 11th July to 9th August 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