Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jun 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust for "Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services" has been concluded as of June 16, 2026. This project falls under the services category, specifically involving medical laboratory services as per the CPV classification 85145000. The procurement, which was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime, involves a direct award to NHS Blood and Transplant. The contract, valued at approximately £162,120, is set to provide services from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, covering the UK region, specifically in Gateshead, UKC22.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those experienced in immunohaematology and histocompatibility. Large-scale businesses, particularly those capable of providing specialised blood transfusion services, could find growth potential through engaging with contracts similar to or resulting from this procurement process. Although the specific award was made under direct procurement due to a lack of alternative providers, businesses that are interested in similar future opportunities could bolster their capabilities to meet the tender requirements for such critical health services. The clear identification of NHS Blood and Transplant as a sole capable provider underscores the need for niche expertise in this industry sector.

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Notice Title

Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services

Notice Description

Blood Transfusion Testing Services - H,I and RCI referrals

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of red cell Immunohaematology and Histocompatibility & immunogenetics investigations. Contract Award Statement: This is a provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS162,120.00. Services to be provided between 01.04.26 - 31.03.27

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Details of the Award Decision-Makers: N.Keepin Conflicts of Interest: There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision makers. Rationale: The Authority intends to directly award a contract to NHS Blood and Transplant under Direct Award Process A. The existing provider is the only capable provider of the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056505-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,120 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 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
GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

Further Information

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