Award

Supply of Antibody Assays (Fortress Diagnostics)

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 19:41

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 19:34

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 19:27

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, has completed a direct award procurement process for the supply of antibody assays under the title "Supply of Antibody Assays (Fortress Diagnostics)," contracted through UNA Health Ltd, situated in Stoke-on-Trent. This process falls under the medical consumables category and is part of the procurement of goods. The contract period commences on 17 December 2025 and ends on 17 December 2029, with options for up to two additional years of renewal. The contract, valued at £75,958, was finalised and signed on 15 December 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the medical consumables industry, specifically those capable of supplying antibody assays. Direct procurement methods benefitting from reduced competition thresholds indicate the suitability for established suppliers with a strong capacity for direct awarding protocols. Large-scale businesses with expertise in medical diagnostics would find such contracts beneficial, serving the long-term needs of public healthcare entities like NHS Blood and Transplant.

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Notice Title

Supply of Antibody Assays (Fortress Diagnostics)

Notice Description

Supply of Antibody Assays (Fortress Diagnostics) Direct Award - PA2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f628
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083090-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,958 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£75,958 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Sahithi Bandi
Contact Email
sahithi.bandi@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNA HEALTH LTDUNIT 6 & 7, FITZGERALD WAY SCOTIA ROAD BUSINESS PARK, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST6 4HN.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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