Award

Microbiology & Serology Testing

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Microbiology & Serology Testing" has been completed by the NHS Blood and Transplant, located in Filton, Bristol, UK. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Blood analysers," involved laboratory services and blood-testing reagents. The procurement utilised a limited method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its above-threshold value, amounting to £50 million. The procurement process began with its tender period closing on 11th November 2024, and subsequently, the contract started on 1st May 2025, running until 30th April 2032. The award was activated on 22nd October 2025, with Abbott Laboratories Limited and Roche Diagnostics Limited being the suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large businesses involved in medical testing and laboratory services to engage in long-term contractual relationships within the public health sector. Given the substantial contract value, businesses specialising in microbiology, serology testing, and the supply of related reagents or analytical instruments are well positioned to benefit from such contracts. Entrants with the capability to fulfill large-scale healthcare requirements and engage in negotiated procurement processes may find substantial growth avenues through collaborations with major healthcare bodies like the NHS Blood and Transplant.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Microbiology & Serology Testing

Notice Description

Microbiology & Serology Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0933bc4-1d51-423f-a851-b3ba965d58e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5818734d-4dc9-4678-8034-f709be4a3648
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

38434520 - Blood analysers

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-a0933bc4-1d51-423f-a851-b3ba965d58e4-2025-10-28T12:56:29Z",
    "date": "2025-10-28T12:56:29Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-a0933bc4-1d51-423f-a851-b3ba965d58e4",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-3211000D0O000000rwimUAA",
        "title": "Microbiology & Serology Testing",
        "description": "Microbiology & Serology Testing",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "38434520",
            "description": "Blood analysers"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "71900000",
                "description": "Laboratory services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "33696200",
                "description": "Blood-testing reagents"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "BS34 7QH"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 29800000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 50000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-11-11T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2032-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-169116",
            "name": "NHS Blood and Transplant",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NHS Blood and Transplant"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "500 North Way, North Bristol Park",
                "locality": "Filton, Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS34 7QH",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Jo Murphy",
                "email": "jo.murphy@nhsbt.nhs.uk",
                "telephone": "01179212718"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-326856",
            "name": "Abbott Laboratories Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Abbott Laboratories Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Abbott House, Vanwall Road, Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead, SL6 4XE"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-178178",
            "name": "Roche Diagnostics Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Roche Diagnostics Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Roche House, Charles Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9RY"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-169116",
        "name": "NHS Blood and Transplant"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-a0933bc4-1d51-423f-a851-b3ba965d58e4-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-10-22T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-10-28T12:56:29Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 29800000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-326856",
                    "name": "Abbott Laboratories Limited"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-178178",
                    "name": "Roche Diagnostics Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2032-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5818734d-4dc9-4678-8034-f709be4a3648",
                    "datePublished": "2025-10-28T12:56:29Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}