Award

Red Cell Genotyping (PA2023)

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 12:59

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 12:38

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 09:51

Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, located in Bristol, has successfully completed the procurement process for the Red Cell Genotyping solutions with a competitive flexible procedure. This award encompassed NHS Blood and Transplant and Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, focusing on medical equipment in the healthcare industry. The procurement process included the establishment of a framework agreement with a contract signed on 1st February 2026 and ending on 31st January 2033, with a total contract value of £1,575,600 gross. Key steps in the acquisition included planning, tender, and awarding stages, reflecting effective supply chain management for healthcare services.

The award of the Red Cell Genotyping contract to Sussex Biological Limited presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment industry by participating in framework agreements with major health services like the NHSBT and SNBTS. The procurement method caters to SMEs, thereby inviting smaller enterprises specialising in medical innovations to engage. This could be exceptionally beneficial for companies pioneering in medical machinery and technology, offering substantial incentive for businesses aiming to extend their market in healthcare procurement. Suppliers focusing on quick turn-around solutions and high-quality regulatory standards such as CE marking will find this sector particularly rewarding.

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Notice Title

Red Cell Genotyping (PA2023)

Notice Description

Supply of Red Cell Genotyping solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ec0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014756-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,586,933 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,313,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-02-27

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Coco Otiotio
Contact Email
coco.otiotio@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07385435288

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX BIOLOGICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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