Award

WBS-FTS-60770 Fully Automated Coagulation Analyser

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 15:08

Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 14:16

Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for a fully automated coagulation analyser, under the title "WBS-FTS-60770 Fully Automated Coagulation Analyser." The procurement was conducted through an open procedure targeting the medical equipment industry and involved three bidders. The contract, valued at GBP 196,912 gross, has been awarded to Werfen Ltd, a large supplier based in Cheshire. This procurement falls under the category of goods, with the award announced on 28th January 2026 and the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026. This process will support diagnostic accuracy and efficiency within low-to-medium volume laboratories across the Welsh region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, particularly those capable of supplying and maintaining sophisticated diagnostic systems in compliance with ISO15189 standards. Companies with expertise in providing automated testing solutions that enhance laboratory efficiency and accuracy would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Furthermore, with its open procurement method, the process encourages participation from diverse suppliers, including SMEs, despite the final contract being awarded to a large organisation. The engagement of such contracts can lead to increased market presence and networking within public healthcare sectors. The renewal option, which allows for an extension in increments of up to three additional years, provides sustained business potential for the chosen supplier.

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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.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007676-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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

38434000 - Analysers

38434570 - Haematology analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£164,093 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WERFEN

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