Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems

The Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) function operates within the Clinical Services directorate of NHSBT. Multi-disciplinary TAS teams operate from eight regional hub units and three 3 spoke sites that are based within Acute NHS Trusts across England and South Wales. Each unit provides a portfolio of therapeutic treatments to both adult and paediatric patients from across a range of clinical specialities. TAS treatments provided using multi-functional apheresis technology include: Collection Procedures: Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection & Lymphocyte Collection; Exchange Procedures: Plasma Exchange and Automated Red Cell Exchange; Depletion Procedures: White Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion and Bone Marrow processing. The requirement for this procurement was for the supply of consumables and maintenance in support of the existing TerumoBCT Spectra Optia machines. An opportunity notice was published on Contracts Finder on 19th March 2021 with procurement reference: tender_265692/932524 As a result of the tender, a Framework Agreement for Support of existing NHSBT Multi-functional Apheresis systems for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend has been awarded to Terumo BCT Europe NV. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement: NHSBT, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service and Welsh Blood Service.