Planning

BCU-FTS-57591 Blood Transfusion Managed Service

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is undertaking a public procurement process in North Wales for a Managed Service Provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion Services. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2036, renewable until 2043. The opportunity is categorised under pathology and blood analysis within the services sector, with a focus on locations including regions UKL23, UKL13, and UKL12 in the United Kingdom. The contracting process is conducted under the legal basis of the UK Public General Act 2023/54 and is managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on behalf of the Health Board.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in laboratory services and pathology, particularly those experienced in providing transfusion support across multiple sites with continuous 24/7 operation capabilities. Companies with established credentials in managing similar services, compliance with regulatory standards like the MHRA, and a proven record of operating under unified accreditation frameworks are well-suited to compete for this contract. Involvement in this procurement process could solidify a provider's presence in the healthcare sector in North Wales, fostering opportunities for long-term collaboration and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCU-FTS-57591 Blood Transfusion Managed Service

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Pathology are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. BCUHB delivers Transfusion services for Group and Antibody screens, Cross matching, and issuing of products (via remote and electronic issue) across all 3 acute sites (Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd), with blood stocks provided on a remote/electronic issue basis to satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. The service is registered as compliant with MHRA, and shares a single unified UKAS accreditation across all 3 locations. Each acute site has a fully capable Transfusion laboratory area as part of the Blood Science laboratory and operates on a 24/7 basis as an established and resilient service model. Each site also supports theatres, cancer centres and renal units with the relevant specialist requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052490
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026982-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2036 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
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Alexandra Lord-Brown
Contact Email
nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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