Blood-transfusion supplies

Tender description

NHSBT is seeking to contract for solutions used in the suspension of apheresis platelets, whole blood derived pooled platelets and specialist red cell products. The type of goods to be purchased are split into 2 lots. 1) Additive solution for the suspension of buffy coat (derived from whole blood) platelets and for the suspension of single donor apheresis derived platelets 2) SAGM solution for the routine washing and re-suspension of red cells during the production of specialist blood products. Suppliers may bid to supply one or both lots. The following blood establishments will also be able to purchase from the agreement: Welsh blood service, Scottish national blood transfusion service, Irish blood service, Northern Ireland blood transfusion service, Australian red cross blood service and the New Zealand blood service. Additive solution for suspension of Pooled Apheresis Platelets. SAGM for the washing and/or suspension of specialist blood products.