Award

Sample Tubes

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

14 Jan 2026 at 13:34

Award

30 Aug 2023 at 09:16

Tender

11 Jan 2023 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant, focused on the supply of "Sample Tubes" within the medical equipment category. The procurement method was an open procedure with an emphasis on goods, covering a contract period from 8th August 2023 to 7th August 2026, located in the United Kingdom. A significant contract worth £1,543,775 has been awarded to Greiner Bio-One Limited. The initial tender was announced on 11th January 2023, with deadlines set until 16th February 2023. This involved key stages of active tendering, awarding, and updating contracts in the early part of 2023, showcasing efficient procurement execution.

For businesses in the medical supplies industry, particularly those specialising in test tubes or similar products, this contract presents a robust opportunity for growth. Given the tender's focus on the UK healthcare system, suppliers with established logistics in the region, a large-scale supply capability, and a competitive price offering are well-suited to bid in similar procurement processes. This opportunity aligns primarily with larger organisations that can meet the stringent needs of a public health body like the NHS Blood and Transplant, though it is an open procedure method that encourages broad participation.

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Notice Title

Sample Tubes

Notice Description

Sample Tubes

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Sample Tubes

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039680
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003104-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,470,040 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2023 - 7 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Alex Mason-Hosie, Nicola Norton
Contact Email
alexandra.mason-hosie@nhsbt.nhs.uk, nicola.norton@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179217218, +44 7867152444

Buyer Location

Locality
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
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREINER BIO-ONE

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