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Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia

NHS ENGLAND

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05 Dec 2025 at 16:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 Dec 2025 at 16:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract titled "Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia" to NHSBT. This project falls under the health services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons, as NHSBT is uniquely qualified to deliver this service. This contract aims to integrate blood group genotyping into routine practices, enhancing the safety and treatment effectiveness for patients with rare blood disorders. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the contract period from 19th December 2025 to 31st March 2026 and the award notice published on 5th December 2025.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health services technology, particularly those focused on genotyping and rare blood disorders, to engage in partnerships or collaborations with NHS England. Companies that offer innovative solutions or bespoke health service delivery to meet complex medical requirements may find growth potential by demonstrating technical expertise similar to NHSBT’s capabilities. Although this specific tender was a direct award, understanding the niche expertise required can support businesses aiming to position themselves for future NHS contracts requiring specialised medical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blood Group Genotyping for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia

Notice Description

Embedding blood group genotyping into routine practice. The primary objective (benefit) of doing so is to ensure patients with rare blood disorders have a minimise risk of adverse reactions through access to blood group genotyping

Procurement Information

Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. Para 6, Schedule 5 of PA 2023 utilised. NHSBT have been verified as the only organisation in England that could deliver this service for the planned typing of patients with Sickle Cell Disease blood patients, thalassemia and rare inherited anaemia

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f01d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080350-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,671 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHSBT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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