BCU-STA-63056 Purchase of Blood Analyser for Glan Clwyd Hospital Theatres

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:38

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has concluded a public procurement process for the purchase of a blood analyser for Glan Clwyd Hospital Theatres, situated in the UK. The contracting process follows a direct award without competition under the legal framework of the United Kingdom, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement, finalised on 18 June 2026, is classified under the goods category and aims to standardise equipment and practices across the hospital's theatres. Key participant entities include the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, which played a role as the procuring entity, and Novel Biomarkers Catalyst Lab (NBCL BV) from the Netherlands, which has been awarded the contract. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2026, with an awarded value of £48,000 excluding taxes.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory equipment, particularly those adept in providing advanced diagnostic devices. It presents an avenue for suppliers who can deliver precision medical technology to expand their footprint within UK health institutions. Companies engaged in the manufacturing and supply of medical analysers like the one procured could benefit immensely, as the health board seeks partners able to contribute to reducing waiting lists for specific medical procedures. This scenario is especially advantageous for suppliers capable of offering innovative health solutions that promote operational consistency across multiple facilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BCU-STA-63056 Purchase of Blood Analyser for Glan Clwyd Hospital Theatres

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board intends to direct award a contract for the supply of a blood analyser into Glan Clwyd Hospital Theatres following a successful equipment trial. This will promote standardisation in both equipment and practice, as this specific analyser is already in use at Wrexham Maelor Hospital Theatres. This is a specialist blood analyser used for a specific procedure and will assist in reduction of waiting lists for this specialty. The Health Board are not aware of any alternative equipment which can provide the equivalent level of analysis for this procedure. A voluntary standstill period of 8 working days will be observed from the publication date of this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b859
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057694-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38434520 - Blood analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVEL BIOMARKERS CATALYST LAB (NBCL

Further Information

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