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Supply of Event-Based Blood Type Testing Kits & At-Home Blood Type Testing Kits

NHS Blood and Transplant

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 15:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 15:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Aug 2025 at 10:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the supply of event-based and at-home blood type testing kits has been conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. Located in Bristol, the contracting authority announced the award on 22 June 2026, concluding a process that initiated planning on 7 August 2025 and switched to the tender stage on 19 November 2025. The procurement, which falls under the medical consumables industry category, was executed through an open procedure, aligning with UK Procurement Legislation (2023/54). This contract, valued at a gross amount of £311,308, has been awarded to Eldon Biologicals A/S, with key contract dates extending from 20 July 2026 to potentially 20 July 2034, inclusive of renewal options. The contract emphasises structured timelines, with a standstill period ending on 1 July 2026 and a scheduled signature date for 10 July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale businesses capable of providing high-quality medical kits with required certifications. The focus on reliable blood type testing consumables opens avenues for companies specialising in medical diagnostics and logistics to engage with NHSBT's goal of enhancing public engagement in blood donation efforts. The demand for transportable event-based testing solutions and consumer-friendly home testing kits signifies a market primed for innovation and robust solutions. The nature of the procurement caters to businesses with established production capacities, experience in similar product lines, and those interested in contributing to a key healthcare initiative and expanding their reach in the UK and potentially across Europe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Event-Based Blood Type Testing Kits & At-Home Blood Type Testing Kits

Notice Description

Supply of Event-Based Blood Type Testing Kits & At-Home Blood Type Testing Kits - Open Procedure

Planning Information

Supply of Event-Based Blood Type Testing Kits & At-Home Blood Type Testing Kits NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking to engage with the market to explore potential solutions for the supply of high-quality, user-friendly blood type testing kits. This initiative is a key component of NHSBT's strategy to enhance public engagement with blood donation and increase the number of individuals who become regular blood donors, with a particular focus on recruiting donors of less common blood types. The anticipated scope of this procurement includes the provision of reliable blood type testing consumables suitable for: • Event-Based Testing: The supply of easily transportable and manageable quantities of testing kits for use at public awareness events and bespoke organizational sessions across the UK. These kits must be suitable for rapid deployment and use by trained NHSBT staff or volunteers in non-clinical settings. Packaging should facilitate efficient transport and storage in small to medium volumes. • Direct-to-Consumer Self-Testing: The provision of lightweight and robust blood type testing kits suitable for secure and efficient distribution via standard postal services (e.g., Royal Mail) or through partner distribution routes, directly to members of the public for self-administration in their homes. Kits must be designed for ease of use by individuals without medical expertise and must adhere to all relevant postal regulations. NHSBT anticipates a potential annual requirement in the range of: • 100-125k event-based kits supplied in component form • 25-50k pre-assembled home testing kits Suppliers should be able to demonstrate the accuracy and reliability of their testing methodologies, ideally holding relevant certifications such as CE marking for in vitro diagnostic medical devices. Kits must prioritize user safety, ease of interpretation of results, and have a suitable shelf life. Interested suppliers are invited to provide information on their capabilities, including, but not limited to: product specifications, production capacity, packaging and logistics solutions, experience in supplying similar products (ideally within the healthcare sector), potential for innovative solutions, and indicative cost structures. This Preliminary Market Engagement aims to inform NHSBT's procurement strategy and refine our requirements. Responses to this notice will be treated as preliminary market intelligence and will not constitute a formal tender process. Next Steps: Following the review of responses, NHSBT may issue a Supplier questionnaire, hold supplier webinars or issue a formal contract notice. Contact for Responses: Sahithi Bandi <sahithi.bandi@nhsbt.nhs.uk> Response Deadline: 5/09/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058318
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058611-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£259,424 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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
NHS Blood and Transplant
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Postcode Area
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

Eldon Biologicals A/S

Further Information

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