Planning

HLA Rapid Typing Systems

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 10:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant, is at the planning stage for acquiring HLA Rapid Typing Systems. This process is categorised under the medical equipment industry, specifically for new HLA rapid typing equipment and kits. The contract is planned to start on 2nd February 2026 and conclude by 29th January 2034, located in Bristol, UK. The procurement value is estimated at £3,600,000 (gross), and is above the threshold, allowing for a dynamic purchasing system. Future notices are expected by 2nd January 2026, marking a significant opportunity for suppliers to engage with a central government public authority.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for business growth, particularly for businesses specialising in medical equipment manufacturing or distribution. With lots indicating suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, diverse businesses can benefit. Firms able to provide innovative rapid typing solutions will find this procurement advantageous, given the extended contract period and the planned communication for potential suppliers, providing a competitive edge in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HLA Rapid Typing Systems

Notice Description

Lot 1 - New HLA (Rapid) Typing Equipment Lot 2 - Kits for HLA (rapid) typing systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024602-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £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
2 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 29 Jan 2034 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
purchasing@nhsbt.nhs.uk
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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