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Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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25 Mar 2025 at 19:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls" in the industry category of blood-testing reagents. The procurement method was selective, carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded on 12th March 2025, with the contract running from 17th February 2025 to 16th February 2026, valued at £162,530. The primary location for this contract is in Filton, Bristol, with a postal code of BS34 7QH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of medical and laboratory quality control products. Although it is not specifically aimed at SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) or VCSEs (voluntary, community and social enterprises), companies with relevant expertise in blood-testing reagents stand to benefit. The awarded supplier, AB Scientific Limited, exemplifies the potential for growth and partnership in the healthcare procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls

Notice Description

Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60d3b448-0120-49f5-a84c-2c7224e37457
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c7b0aa-79e1-436f-874d-6ad8088d671c
Current Stage
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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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,530 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,530 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
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
FILTON, 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
1
Supplier Name

AB SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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