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WBS-FTS-59428 Haemoglobin-S Testing Managed Service Contract

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

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 11:58

Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for a Managed Service focused on Haemoglobin-S Testing. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, was awarded to Abbott Diagnostics and involves laboratory and pathology services within the healthcare sector. The award notice specifies that the contract was valued at £98,000 with a gross amount of £117,600. This award was finalised on 5th February 2026, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2031, with two optional twelve-month extensions possible. The process adhered to Welsh devolved regulations, reflecting high service standards and efficient delivery by the Welsh Blood Service, which plays a crucial role in Wales' healthcare provision.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in laboratory services and managed healthcare services to engage with significant players within the healthcare industry in Wales. The contract’s value and the potential for extension make it appealing for businesses aiming to establish long-term partnerships and expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses that are adept in delivering high-quality and reliable pathology services, particularly those that can meet the complex needs of organisations such as NHS Wales, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Additionally, the open procurement method underscores the accessibility for qualified suppliers, ensuring a competitive environment to foster market growth.

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Notice Title

WBS-FTS-59428 Haemoglobin-S Testing Managed Service Contract

Notice Description

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) (a division of Velindre University NHS Trust) is commissioned by LHBs to be the supplier of blood components for customer hospitals across NHS Wales and plays a fundamental part in the delivery of healthcare in Wales. The Service aims to ensure that the donor's gift of blood is transformed into safe and effective blood components, which allow NHS Wales to improve the quality of life and save the lives of many thousands of people in Wales every year.Red cells from those donors with sickle cell trait can be safely transfused into most patients, except those with sickle cell disease (SCD), neonates, and paediatrics, due to the higher risk of red cell sickling, resulting in patient harm.The Welsh Blood Service are therefore looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide a Managed Service contract for Haemoglobin-S Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05998e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012813-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 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
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES - VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Mat Williams
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

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS

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