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Secondary Blood Grouping and Sickle Testing

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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25 Jul 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Secondary Blood Grouping and Sickle Testing" was initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant, located at 500 North Way, North Bristol Park, Filton, Bristol, with postal code BS34 7QH. This contract falls under the industry category of blood analysis services and covers the geographical region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as it is above the threshold. The process has reached the award stage, with the award date noted as 25th July 2025. The total contract value is £6,240,000, and the contract period spans from 30th May 2025 to 30th May 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically in blood analysis and testing. The successful bidder, IBG Immucor Ltd, is already an established player in the market, and this contract represents a strong partnership with a key healthcare organisation. Large-scale companies with expertise in similar fields would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, as the project's requirements might go beyond the capacities of SMEs and VCSEs. Additionally, businesses capable of engaging in limited procurement processes are also ideal candidates for this type of opportunity.

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Notice Title

Secondary Blood Grouping and Sickle Testing

Notice Description

Managed Service Contract for the provision of Secondary Blood Grouping and Sickle Testing Negotiated

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aff57f02-3cb7-4b7e-a465-485a5649391a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8c3bdd-40d2-421b-9782-fa8ec581a872
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,655,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,240,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 30 May 2030 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
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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

IBG IMMUCOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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