Tender

WBS-FTS-60770 Fully Automated Coagulation Analyser

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 14:16

Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Velindre University NHS Trust is actively seeking proposals for a tender titled "WBS-FTS-60770 Fully Automated Coagulation Analyser." The contract falls under the industry category of medical equipment, specifically haematology analysers. With the procurement currently in the tender stage, interested parties have until 5th January 2026 to submit their applications. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the contract involves the supply of modern, automated systems that improve laboratory workflow efficiency and diagnostic accuracy. The procurement is executed via an open procedure, welcoming submissions in English through electronic means, with a planned award period by 2nd March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical technology, diagnostics, and laboratory equipment, particularly those catering to low-to-medium volume laboratory settings. Firms with expertise in automated systems, ISO15189 compliance, and data security aligned with ALCOA++ and GDPR will find this procurement especially relevant. Moreover, organisations suitable for engaging in continuous operations and integrating advanced testing capabilities such as clot signature curve analysis will benefit from competing for this contract. The emphasis on system reliability and integration with quality control frameworks provides an advantageous landscape for companies aiming for long-term business growth, especially SMEs, given the tender's explicit suitability criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBS-FTS-60770 Fully Automated Coagulation Analyser

Notice Description

The Welsh Blood Service requires modern, ISO15189-compliant fully automated coagulation analyser to improve testing throughput, reliability, and diagnostic accuracy, ensure seamless integration with EQAS schemes and internal quality control protocols and enhance workflow efficiency and reduce manual handling through automation. The system will be a compact coagulation analyser that is designed for a low-to-medium volume laboratory, offering fully automated testing for both routine and speciality assays. With a throughput of up to 110 tests per hour, it should support continuous operation allowing samples and reagents to be loaded at any time without interrupting the testing process. The system should accommodate at least 20 onboard samples and associated cooled reagents, ensuring optimal stability for sensitive assays. The system will support data creation storage and back-up that is compliant with current regulation including ALCOA++ and GDPR. System security will enable role-based access controls tailored to individual responsibilities, with at least four access levels: Operator, Operation and Validation, Configuration and Engineer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 3 year extension can be taken in 1 year increments.

Planning Information

The purpose of the PME is to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079391-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38434570 - Haematology analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Alexandra Lord-Brown
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
TLL Wales, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

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

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