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Managed Service for Blood Grouping Assays and Consumables

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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22 Sep 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procured a managed service for blood grouping assays and transfusion consumables across its Trust-wide clinical service in Gloucestershire, including delivery to its facilities in Gloucester. The requirement covers automated blood transfusion analysers and the associated reagents, consumables, quality-control materials, software, installation, validation, calibration, maintenance and technical support. The service supports blood grouping, antibody screening, antibody investigations, serological cross-matching, phenotyping and direct antiglobulin testing, with electronic transfer of validated results for Electronic Issue of blood. It is a laboratory service, classified under CPV 71900000. The supplier is also responsible for reagent supply, equipment fault resolution, analytical investigations, software upgrades, user training and contract performance support. The service supports emergency, surgical, maternity, critical-care and haematology pathways requiring safe and timely transfusion.

This procurement has been awarded. The Trust made an award on 18 September 2026 to ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS, trading as QuidelOrtho, for £1,091,843.79 including the stated award value in GBP. The contract runs from 9 October 2026 to 8 September 2031. The procurement used a selective call-off from the NHSSC PCR 2015 Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services framework, through its direct-award mechanism. The estimated contract range was £1,091,843.79 to £1,310,212.55 in GBP. The tender period ended at 12:00 on 22 September 2026. The requirement was identified as suitable for SMEs. The contract was evaluated and awarded through the framework call-off and direct-award route rather than a standalone open competition.

This award indicates sustained NHS demand for an integrated transfusion diagnostics service combining analyser provision with dependable consumables, maintenance and specialist support. A credible future supplier would need automated blood-grouping and antibody-testing capability, reliable electronic result transfer for Electronic Issue, and the capacity to maintain validated equipment across a hospital-wide service. Relevant operational strength includes dependable reagent logistics matched to clinical activity, quality-control management, calibration and preventative maintenance, rapid fault resolution, analytical troubleshooting, software support and user training. Suppliers should also be able to demonstrate robust service continuity, technical competence and compliance with clinical and regulatory requirements, while supporting high-volume routine testing alongside urgent work for emergency departments, theatres, maternity, critical care and haematology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Service for Blood Grouping Assays and Consumables

Notice Description

Provision of automated blood transfusion analysers, associated reagents, consumables, maintenance and support services for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This contract is being awarded via the NHSSC PCR 2015 Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services OJEU REF - 2023/S 000-028831 Framework Agreement using the Direct Award mechanism. The contract covers the supply, installation, validation, calibration, maintenance and ongoing support of automated transfusion analysers used by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to perform blood grouping, antibody screening, further investigations and serological cross-matching. These functions are critical to the safe provision of blood and blood components for transfusion and support compliance with relevant regulatory and clinical standards. The service includes the provision of analysers, reagents, consumables, quality control materials, software support and upgrades, preventative maintenance, technical support, fault resolution and user training. The supplier will also provide ongoing contract support, manage reagent supply in line with clinical activity, investigate analytical errors and equipment issues, and deliver agreed service levels and performance standards. Automated testing and the electronic transfer of validated results are mandatory requirements for the Electronic Issue (EI) of blood. EI enables the rapid issue of compatible blood products, reducing blood wastage, improving stock management and supporting the timely treatment of patients across emergency departments, operating theatres, maternity services, critical care units, haematology services and other clinical areas. The contract supports a Trust-wide critical clinical service for patients requiring transfusion, patients at risk of major blood loss, and antenatal patients and their babies. Continuity of analyser availability, reagent supply and technical support is essential to maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance and operational resilience. Any interruption to the service could adversely affect the Trust's ability to provide timely and safe transfusion support, potentially impacting emergency care, surgical procedures, maternity pathways and other critical patient services. The contract is therefore essential to ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of a safe, reliable and compliant transfusion service across Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Estimated Annual Test Performed * Blood Group 50,000 * Antibody Screen 50,000 * Antibody Panel 1,500 * Antibody Titre 15 * Crossmatch 1500 * RhK Phenotype 1000 * Other Phenotypes 180 * Direct Antiglobulin Test 650

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d837968-9db0-4765-a2dd-e4288b6e219e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11c9d111-7990-48b5-b662-28c9df4f8e6b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,310,212 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,091,843 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2026 - 8 Sep 2031 4-5 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
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2EL
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
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
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

Further Information

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