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PPSA - Blood Collection Systems

University Hospitals Plymouth

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2026 at 15:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 16:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 12:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Plymouth, through the Peninsula Purchasing & Supply Alliance, procured blood collection systems used for venepuncture and blood sampling. The requirement covers Devon and Wiltshire and is intended to support the pathology services of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern & Northern), Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a goods supply contract for blood sampling devices, including the systems and associated products needed for routine venepuncture. The award was intended to be novated into the regional Pathology Managed Laboratory Service contracts, so suppliers need to understand both the product requirement and its use across multiple NHS organisations.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 7 August 2026 following an above-threshold open procedure. One lot was evaluated using technical quality at 50%, social value at 10% and financial price at 40%. Five valid bids were received, including three from SMEs. The contract was awarded to Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited for £10,000,000 excluding VAT (£12,000,000 including VAT). The awarded contract period is 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030, with an option to extend for any period up to five years, subject to a maximum end date of 31 August 2036. The tender submission deadline was 2 March 2026 at 12:00, and the planned award decision period ended on 1 May 2026. A signature milestone was scheduled for 19 August 2026.

This award demonstrates substantial, recurring NHS demand for blood collection systems and venepuncture devices across a multi-trust regional pathology service. A credible future competitor would need a dependable portfolio of blood sampling products, strong technical evidence and the operational capacity to supply several healthcare organisations consistently. The evaluation placed greater emphasis on technical quality than price alone, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate product performance, reliability, clinical suitability and supporting documentation. Social value was also assessed, requiring a clear and deliverable approach to wider social outcomes. The field included both large and SME suppliers, showing that smaller businesses can compete where they can provide suitable products, robust distribution and sufficient regional service capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPSA - Blood Collection Systems

Notice Description

To supply Blood Collection systems used for venepuncture for Devon and Wiltshire. It is the intention of the Trusts to novate the award of this contract into the Pathology Managed Laboratory Service contracts in this region. This procurement is being managed by the Peninsula Purchasing & Supply Alliance on behalf of Devon and Wiltshire and the following organisations: * University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust * Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust * Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern & Northern) * Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust * Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement was carried out to understand the market capability and to assess any options for innovation going forwards into this procurement. The method of the pre-market engagement included supplier presentations and product demonstrations. It took place at Cullompton Library, The Hayridge, Exeter Hill, Cullompton EX15 1DJ, between 10am – 3pm. The contracting authority confirms that the pre-market engagement was conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment, and that participation in the engagement will not confer any advantage in the forthcoming procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075407-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
7 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals Plymouth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 8DH
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Moor View
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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