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WBS-DCO-62192 HLA Rapid Typing Systems

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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30 Jul 2026 at 07:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Jul 2026 at 08:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff, United Kingdom, is overseeing the procurement process for the contract titled "WBS-DCO-62192 HLA Rapid Typing Systems". This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on blood-grouping reagents. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to the supplier VH Bio. The procurement was made through a direct award method under the NHS Blood and Transplant Framework. Key dates include the contract period starting on 11 August 2026 and concluding on 28 February 2034, with a standstill period ending on 11 August 2026.

This procurement opportunity signifies potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory equipment, particularly those producing HLA rapid typing systems and blood-grouping reagents. SMEs could find this tender especially beneficial as it aligns with a framework suitable for smaller enterprises. Companies looking to expand their market presence in the healthcare sector and those with innovative solutions in rapid typing technologies would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The direct award method indicates a streamlined procurement process that favours suppliers with proven technical capabilities and a robust track record within the specified framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBS-DCO-62192 HLA Rapid Typing Systems

Notice Description

Welsh Blood Service are awarding WBS-DCO-62192 HLA Rapid Typing Systems against NHS Blood and Transplant Framework 2024/S 000-037005

Procurement Information

Utilising a National Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071965-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

VH BIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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