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Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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27 Jan 2026 at 11:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Blood and Transplant, headquartered in Filton, Bristol, has concluded with the award for the "Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls" in the industry category of blood-testing reagents. This procurement falls within the goods category and was completed via a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been finalised, with the contract awarded to AB Scientific Limited. The contract is scheduled to commence on 17th February 2026, with a completion date of 16th February 2027. The deadline for the tender period was set for 31st January 2026, underscoring the structured approach to gathering supplier proposals.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical testing supplies to establish or increase their presence within the public health sector. The contract, valued at £167,410, signifies an important business growth prospect, particularly for suppliers capable of fulfilling high-quality control requirements. While this specific opportunity has been awarded to AB Scientific Limited, other similar businesses focusing on goods within the healthcare supply chain could benefit from positioning themselves within framework agreements to be eligible for future selective procurement opportunities.

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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-b0c42ae3-15c4-4916-8f14-88ca6be15dbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8503b774-e4dc-4178-9fc6-45e86846cf0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£167,410 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,410 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 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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