# Support of existing NHSBT Low Density Lipid \(LDL\) Removal Apheresis

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [NHS Blood & Transplant](/buyers/nhs-blood-and-transplant/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £102,200
- Published: 19 March 2021
- Planned start: 1 August 2021
- Planned end: 31 July 2023
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 4fe963ce-01f1-4dfc-ae56-fd0db9176dd2-421874
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b18dfd6-779e-41b1-82c2-69569751188a

## Description

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\. Treatments provided include: Extracorporeal Photopheresis \(ECP\), Peripheral Blood Stem Cell \(PBSC\) Collection, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange \(PEX\), Red Cell Exchange \(RCE\), Low Density Lipid \(LDL\) Removal, Platelet / White Cell Depletion and Lymphocyte Collection\. The requirement of this procurement is for the supply of consumables and maintenance of the existing ART Universal machines\. This Framework Agreement is for a period of 2 years with two 1-year options to extend\. It is the intension of NHSBT to award a Framework Agreement for these requirements by August 2021\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe963ce-01f1-4dfc-ae56-fd0db9176dd2-421874)