Additive Solution for Red Blood Cell Washing

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) invites expressions of interest from potential suppliers (of an existing product) or manufacturers capable of manufacturing any approved red cell storage solution, for example (but not limited to) SAG-M (Saline-Adenine-Glucose-Mannitol) or PAGGSM (Phosphate-Adenine-Glucose-Guanylate-Saline-Mannitol), for use in the manual washing of red blood cells. This engagement aims to assess market capability, capacity, and interest in supplying a sterile, labelled product.

Further information, including a questionnaire or Request for Information (RFI), may be issued following initial expressions of interest. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. Each Potential Supplier is responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in relation to this Market Engagement exercise, each Potential Supplier accepts by its participation in this process, including without limitation the submission of any documents or attending meetings, that it will not be entitled to claim from NHSBT any costs, expenses or liabilities that it may incur irrespective of whether or not its tender is successful or if a tender or resulting framework or contract is withdrawn for any reason.