Planning

WBS Haematology Analyser

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 13:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Velindre University NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "WBS Haematology Analyser," intended to support donor and Quality Control testing services. The procurement is managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and falls under the industry category of haematology analysers. The location identified for this procurement is in the UK region of Nantgarw, Cardiff. Interested parties are invited to participate in the preliminary market engagement by sending details of their suitable analyser by 13th June 2025. Key dates include the contract period set from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in medical testing devices and data management systems. Companies that offer resilient haematology testing systems with capabilities for automated and manual sampling, digital networking support, and compatibility with current Microsoft operating systems will find this tender particularly suitable. Moreover, businesses with innovative solutions for sample throughputs and data security may gain a competitive edge in securing this contract and expanding their market within the healthcare industry in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBS Haematology Analyser

Notice Description

The Welsh blood Service is looking for a Haematology testing system that comprises two test devices and a data manager to support its donor and Quality Control testing service. The system must incorporate two testing devices for resilience, with the following technical capability. Automated and manual sampling modes with minimum sample handling of 60/hour. Walk away options for efficient time management. Typical daily throughput 100-150 samples. FBC and CBC modes that include - WBC, RBC, HCT, MCV, MCHC, RDW, PLT, PDW, MPV, PCT, LYM, MON, NEU, EOS, BAS, LIC, ALY, Technical requirements: To support digital networking for report management, current Microsoft operating systems for digital security and data management. Interested parties are invited to email nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk with details of their suitable analyser by Friday 13th June 2025. We may engage further with interested parties once responses have been received.

Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to email nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk with details of their suitable analyser by Friday 13th June 2025. We may engage further with interested parties once responses have been received.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052819
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028162-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434570 - Haematology analysers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NANTGARW
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
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
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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