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09 Jun 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, headquartered at 500 North Bristol Park, Filton, Bristol, involved the direct award of a contract for "Launch Diagnostics." This contract, engaging the industry category of medical consumables (CPV code 33140000), was governed by a legal basis under European directive CELEX:32014L0024. The process utilised a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition due to its classification outside the directive’s scope. It covered goods to be delivered to the UKK12 region. The contract was signed on 5th June 2026 and its completion status is confirmed, with key financial details indicating its value of £292,344 GBP.

This tender illustrates a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of medical consumables, particularly those able to meet specific technical requirements justifying a direct award process. Suitable enterprises include SMEs like LAUNCH DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED, who successfully secured the contract, potentially aiding in their growth and expansion within the NHS framework. Given its focus on direct technical needs and bypass of traditional competitive protocols, businesses with niche expertise or established reputations in similar domains may find such opportunities particularly advantageous.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Launch Diagnostics

Notice Description

Launch Diagnostics Consumables

Procurement Information

Direct Award for Technical Reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054279-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£292,344 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAUNCH DIAGNOSTICS

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