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

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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.

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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/038770-2026
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: 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: 28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 7 Apr 20262 months 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/038770-2026
28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038766-2026
28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031316-2026
7th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

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