D3 Tenders | 2526-087-STA-WBS Medical Evaluation of Prospective Stem Cell Donors

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Notice Title

2526-087-STA-WBS Medical Evaluation of Prospective Stem Cell Donors

Notice Description

Provision of Medical Evaluation of Prospective Stem Cell Donors to Welsh Blood Service including clinical assessment services to determine an individual's suitability to act as a stem cell donor, reviewing medical history, conducting examinations, and performing relevant tests to ensure compliance with safety and eligibility requirements for donation.

Procurement Information

Procurement has previously conducted a competitive tender for the provision of Medical Evaluation of Prospective Stem Cell Donors, and Dr Al Sabah was the only bidder. Therefore, a direct award is justified. He operates as a sole trader and holds accreditation with the required governing bodies.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-067cae
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031316-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Direct award
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 85 - Health and social work services
CPV Codes: 85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: 31 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Complete
Awards Status: Pending
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: Not specified
Local Authority: Cardiff
Electoral Ward: Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency: Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031316-2026
7th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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