WBS-FTS-60323 - Mobile Donation Clinics (MDCs) for Welsh Blood Service

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 09:37

Award

28 May 2026 at 07:33

Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 13:20

Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Mobile Donation Clinics (MDCs) for the Welsh Blood Service began under Velindre University NHS Trust, operating as the buying organisation. Located in Cardiff, UK, this process has transitioned through planning, tendering, and award stages. The open procurement procedure is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and has been completed with the contract awarded to W.H. BENCE (COACHWORKS) LIMITED. The awarded contract, active since 9th June 2026, spans until 31st March 2037. This procurement falls under the goods industry category with additional service elements, focusing on transport equipment. The procurements' value was set at approximately £1.52 million gross.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the design and manufacture of mobile units and auxiliary transport equipment. SMEs such as W.H. BENCE (COACHWORKS) LIMITED, known for specialised transport solutions, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The focus on quality (60% technical) and cost (40% commercial) criteria ensures that businesses with a strong technical portfolio and competitive pricing can successfully compete. The open nature of this procurement process encourages broad participation, offering growth for businesses looking to expand their presence in public healthcare sectors across Wales.

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Notice Title

WBS-FTS-60323 - Mobile Donation Clinics (MDCs) for Welsh Blood Service

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice for WBS-FTS-60323 - Mobile Donation Clinics (MDCs) for Welsh Blood Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend for up to twelve (12) months solely to allow additional time for completion of the builds in the event of delivery delays, subject to Welsh Government approval. The extension carries no additional financial value and does not provide for the commissioning of any additional units.

Planning Information

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) will shortly be going out to tender for new mobile blood donation units with generators and support vehicles. The requirement will be phased over the financial years 26/27 and 27/28. Ahead of publishing the formal tender opportunity, WBS would like to invite suppliers to participate in a supplier engagement exercise. The purpose of these sessions is to: • Provide a brief overview of the upcoming requirement. • Offer suppliers the opportunity to showcase relevant experience and capabilities. • Allow WBS to better understand market capacity and any potential delivery challenges. Format: A short virtual session (via MS Teams), including a presentation and discussion, lasting approximately 30–45 minutes per supplier. Available Dates and Times: • Wednesday 17th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm • Thursday 18th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm • Friday 19th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm • Wednesday 24th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm • Thursday 25th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm • Friday 26th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm Next Steps: If you wish to participate, please confirm your interest by emailing philip.jones12@wales.nhs.uk no later than 5:00pm on Friday the 5th of September 2025. Please include in your email at least two preferred date and time slots from those listed above and we will do our best to accommodate your availability. Please note: This is a pre market engagement session. No commercial information, pricing or commitments will be requested or shared at this stage. The formal opportunity will be published via eTenderWales in due course.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054126-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,046,547 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,046,547 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,274,480 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,274,480 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W.H. BENCE (COACHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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