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

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the extension of the T.0340 Blood Transfusion Automation Managed Service Contract for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is currently in the contract update stage. This contract, originally awarded in 2016 for a duration of 7 years with an additional 3-year extension, is due to expire in November 2026. The responsible authority for this procurement is the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender is pathology services, and the services under this contract are to be delivered within the regions of North Wales. Delays related to the WLIMS system implementation necessitated extending current arrangements, following Regulation 72(c)(i) of PCR 2015, until the new tender process concludes.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the pathology service industry, particularly those involved in blood transfusion automation. Organisations capable of managing comprehensive and sensitive healthcare service contracts, such as large-scale diagnostics companies, could benefit from the opportunity to participate in future procurement processes related to this contract. Given the specialised nature of the services required, companies with a demonstrable track record in similar heavily-regulated environments will find themselves well-suited to meet the needs outlined by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board as they prepare for the upcoming tender process. The current supplier, ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS, exemplifies the level of expertise and reliability desired in this procurement area.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055764
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036710-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,608,241 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
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
TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

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

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