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Renal Tissue Typing Service

EPSOM AND ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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19 May 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust focuses on contracting a Renal Tissue Typing Service classified under pathology services. This service encompasses pre- and peri-transplant cross-matching, HLA antibody testing, and sample storage, with the contract awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) for an initial period of 3 years, extendable by an additional 2 years (3 + 1 + 1 years). The procurement stage is at the award phase and is carried out under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, explicitly excluding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 from the process. This limited award procedure did not involve publication of a call for competition, and the representation deadline is set for noon on Thursday, 29th May 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services and those capable of offering high-quality, niche healthcare services such as renal tissue typing. Ideal candidates for such procurement tenders are organisations with expertise in pathology services and the ability to adapt to healthcare-specific requirements. The selected supplier, NHS Blood and Transplant, highlights that entities with a strong framework in medical services, particularly those associated with organ transplant processes, could find this contract beneficial for business growth and establishing long-term relationships within the NHS network.

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Notice Title

Renal Tissue Typing Service

Notice Description

Renal tissue typing service which will be made up of pre and peri transplant cross matching, HLA antibody testing and sample storage,

Lot Information

Lot 1

Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals is looking to award a contract for Renal Tissue Typing services under the Most Suitable Provider Process. The contract will be for 3 + 1 + 1 years, the decision to award was made following a request from the market for additional information and pricing.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 12 noon on Thursday 29th 2025. This contract has not formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05173d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022739-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,666,520 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPSOM AND ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Lloyd Cole
Contact Email
lloyd.cole@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPSOM
Postcode
KT18 7EG
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Electoral Ward
Woodcote & Langley Vale
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (NHSBT

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