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Supply and Support of Complete Antibody Quantification Testing Systems

NHS Blood and Transplant

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

16 Apr 2026 at 14:53

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
AwardUpdate

25 Mar 2026 at 12:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Feb 2026 at 13:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 13:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

10 Jun 2025 at 11:41

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

01 Apr 2025 at 12:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply and Support of Complete Antibody Quantification Testing Systems" initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant has undergone several stages, including planning, tender, award, and tender cancellation. Headquartered in Bristol, NHS Blood and Transplant operates within the medical equipment industry and functions as a central government public authority. The procurement journey began with initial planned procurement in June 2025, followed by tendering in October 2025, and subsequent awarding in February 2026 to White Horse Scientific Limited, a supplier based in Pewsey. The contract was set to commence in April 2026, providing goods with a framework agreement, but faced a cancellation in April 2026 due to non-compliant bids. The procurement decision-making was structured around an open competitive flexible procedure with an accelerated timeline linked to the procurement act of 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and consumables, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to partner with a national health service provider. The tender's focus on antibody quantification and support services aligns with lucrative healthcare and diagnostic sectors, offering the potential for long-term collaboration. Despite the cancellation, firms with expertise in red blood cell diagnostics and competitive pricing models can expect potential re-evaluation phases and engagement opportunities with NHSBT. Moreover, the procurement allows suppliers to integrate cutting-edge technology and enhance their footprint in medical equipment provision across the UK, fostering growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Support of Complete Antibody Quantification Testing Systems

Notice Description

Anti-D and Anti-c Antibody Quantification NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) function is seeking to provide a range of reference services to hospitals, focusing on ensuring safe and effective blood transfusions by diagnosing and managing complex issues related to red blood cells. Antibody (anti-D and anti-c) quantification is a vital component of RCI service, predominantly providing service to NHS hospitals. The test results play a crucial role in guiding the clinical management of alloimmunised ANC patients' by predicting the risk of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn and triggering referral to an FMU specialist, In addition, quantification is used to assist in the laboratory differentiation of immune anti-D from passive anti-D Ig. The test is vital for identifying levels of alloimmune and prophylactic anti-D, as well as alloimmune anti-c in obstetric and other referrals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Three additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

Planning Information

It is our intention to hold the early market engagement exercise supplier meetings the week of 19th May 2025. The meetings will be held remotely. To enable us to finalise arrangements (e.g. send meeting details and agree time slots), interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to coco.otiotio@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on Friday 2nd May. This should include a list of your requested attendees and a brief overview (or a website link) of the Goods / Services which might be of interest to us in relation to this requirement. Please include options, if available, for a managed service contract. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034774-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,180,046 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 12 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-03-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Postcode Area
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

White Horse Scientific Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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