Planning

Devices, Consumables, Maintenance & Repair for POC Hb Testing Analyser

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

13 May 2025 at 15:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage of a tender focused on the supply, maintenance, and repair of Point of Care (POC) Haemoglobin Testing Analysers and related consumables. With its headquarters located at 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, NHSBT is planning a procurement process that targets the goods category within the healthcare industry. Notably, the procurement is above threshold, with a significant projected value exceeding £9 million. The procurement process will evolve from market engagement activities, scheduled to conclude by 12 June 2025, followed by more detailed planning leading up to subsequent notices on 30 September 2025. The contract period is intended to start on 1 February 2026 and run until 29 January 2033, with renewal options available.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical devices and healthcare consumables, particularly those offering CE/UKCA-marked blood analysers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, as there is explicit consideration for their suitability. With the NHSBT's nationwide presence, including over 80 blood collection teams, the scale and recurring needs of this contract provide businesses the chance to establish long-term growth and collaboration in the healthcare sector. Suppliers capable of providing innovative, reliable, and cost-effective POC testing solutions will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their business footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Devices, Consumables, Maintenance & Repair for POC Hb Testing Analyser

Notice Description

Supply of Devices, Consumables, Maintenance & Repair for POC Hb Testing Analyser

Planning Information

NHSBT conducted initial market engagement for 'Supply of Equipment & Consumables for Point of Care Hemoglobin Testing Analyser’, via issue of a PIN under the Procurement Contract Regulations (Notice Identifier: 2024/S 000-015726). Further market engagement is due to take place from June 25, hence NHSBT are issuing a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice. If you are interested in taking part in the market engagement, please contact james.marshall2@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 12:00 hrs (GMT) on 12/06/2025. Market engagement is likely to take place via video calls. 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-051253
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025055-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,699,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 29 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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