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Provision of Fetal Cell Count Kits (IQP-363) for the Welsh Blood Service

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

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13 Nov 2025 at 17:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, under the aegis of Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Fetal Cell Count Kits for the Welsh Blood Service. This contract, identified as IQP-363, falls under the 'goods' category, specifically involving diagnostic kits. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, focusing on suppliers capable of delivering specialised medical products in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Awarded on 13th November 2025, the contract outlines a delivery schedule commencing on 1st December 2025 and completing on 30th November 2029, with an anticipated milestone for future contract signature by 20th November 2025.

The procurement of Fetal Cell Count Kits offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics and supply of CE-marked medical equipment. Companies like CALTAG MEDSYSTEMS LIMITED, recognised for their sole distributorship of these kits in the UK, are prime examples of suitable candidates given their capability to distribute high-quality medical testing kits that meet rigorous validation standards. This contract facilitates robust and timely results essential for hospital blood banks, indicating a valuable niche for suppliers equipped to provide innovative diagnostic solutions within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fetal Cell Count Kits (IQP-363) for the Welsh Blood Service

Notice Description

Provision of IQ Products Fetal Cell Count Kit (IQP363) to the Welsh Blood Service for fetomaternal haemorrhage estimation using a flow cytometer. This kit is used as part of the confirmatory FMH estimation service provided for hospital blood banks in line with BSH guidelines. Kit cannot be purchased direct form the manufacturer. The Supplier is the sole distributor of the Fetal Cell Count Kit (IQP363) in the UK. Kit is CE marked and established as appropriate for use during prior validation. Due to the established quality of this kit, there will be no issues with assay response and assay failure will be minimised. WBS FMH service will remain robust and results provided in a timely manner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073736-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALTAG MEDSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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