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HLA Specific Antibody Systems (Detection & Identification)

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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01 Apr 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for HLA Specific Antibody Systems (Detection & Identification) has been completed by NHS Blood and Transplant, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Classified under "Diagnostic kits" in the healthcare industry, the contract has been awarded to VH Bio Ltd and IBG Immucor Ltd. The procurement, initiated through an open procedure above the threshold, ended its tender period on 5th September 2024, with the award being published on 1st April 2025. The contract period spans from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2029, covering various blood services across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in diagnostic kits, particularly those experienced in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are deemed suitable to compete, fostering business expansion and strengthening partnerships within the national blood services. By participating, businesses can benefit from long-term contracts and collaboration with leading health organisations such as NHS Blood and Transplant, enhancing their market presence and innovating in healthcare diagnostics.

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Notice Title

HLA Specific Antibody Systems (Detection & Identification)

Notice Description

HLA Specific Antibody Systems (Detection & Identification) Additional information: The framework covers all Blood services listed blow; National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), The Welsh Blood Service (WBS), the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and the Republic of Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-017f20c4-7fd7-49b0-8df6-5ada4cf9a9d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e26cd554-7f44-4a95-9653-ba250a776884
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,666,336 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,666,336 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

IBG IMMUCOR

VH BIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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