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Provision of Automated Blood Group Analysers to University Hospitals of Leicester

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of Automated Blood Group Analysers, a project categorised under the "Blood analysers" industry. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for delivery is Leicester, England (postcode LE1 5WW). The contract started on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2031, with the award status being marked as active from 2nd April 2026. The total value of the awarded contract is £2,156,880.11 GBP, with Grifols UK Limited identified as the supplier.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical equipment, particularly those that offer advanced laboratory devices such as blood analysers. The long duration of the contract (5 years) offers stability and a substantial ongoing business relationship. Businesses that can provide high-quality goods and efficient delivery services within the health sector are well-positioned to compete for such contracts in future procurement rounds. Furthermore, companies that can navigate and successfully utilise selective procurement methods, like framework agreements, may find similar opportunities well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Automated Blood Group Analysers to University Hospitals of Leicester

Notice Description

Provision of Automated Blood Group Analysers to University Hospitals of Leicester

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25e91781-f821-44c2-9198-615da38f2aba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e72472f-1c65-48cd-b9c4-748368deee1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,513,928 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,156,880 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Grifols UK Ltd

Further Information

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