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T.0340 Blood Transfusion Automation Managed Service Contract for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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19 Jun 2025 at 13:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board involves a direct award contract for a Blood Transfusion Automation Managed Service, with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics as the supplier. This contract, initially established in 2016, comes under the healthcare services industry category and is regulated by both the MHRA and BSQR guidelines. Although initially due to expire in November 2026 following a 7-year term with a 3-year extension, the Health Board must delay the procurement of a new service due to resource constraints linked to the WLIMS system implementation. The contract is set to be in force from December 2026 to November 2027, with a possible further six-month extension. Located primarily in various regions across Wales, the regulatory environment necessitates the careful execution of this heavily regulated contract. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with a significant date to note being the scheduled future signature by September 2025.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in pathology services and blood transfusion technology to grow their presence in the healthcare sector. While the current contract has been directly awarded to Ortho Clinical Diagnostics due to complex regulatory considerations and existing supplier relationships, future procurement processes may provide opportunities for other companies once the current constraints are alleviated. Large-scale businesses with the capability to operate within strict regulatory frameworks would be well-suited to compete in this environment, offering innovative solutions that enhance patient safety and efficiency in transfusion services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T.0340 Blood Transfusion Automation Managed Service Contract for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Notice Description

Following a procurement process (T.0340) BCUHB entered a contract with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (now QuidelOrtho) in 2016 to provide services for a 7+3 years. Transfusion is a heavily regulated department (MHRA, BSQR) with paramount patient safety concerns on the delivery of the service and severe consequences of any potential harm due to incorrect results or cross matching.

Procurement Information

The original procurement completed in 2016 awarded a contract for 7 years with an option for a further extension of 3 years, which was taken by the Health Board. This contract is due to expire November 2026. The Health Board had originally planned to retender and had set timelines of a 2-year process to award and implement a new contract. Due to delays in the implementation of the replacement WLIMS system which has necessitated intensive resource and staff time to be dedicated to this project as a national priority. The required resource to undertake a tender process is not available and therefore, the Health Board has no choice but to delay the procurement of a new service. Due to the heavily regulated and sensitive nature of this service, it is not possible to change supplier without a full implementation period and therefore, the Health Board will extend the current arrangements in line with a Regulation 72 (c ) (i)modification in PCR 2015, whilst the new tender process is conducted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05501b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033749-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,608,241 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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