This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

24 Jul 2026 at 10:49

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, located in Newport, UK, with the title "Maintenance of Blood Transfusion Systems" under the services industry category. This process, conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, focuses on maintaining and supporting Haemonetics hardware and software for blood transfusion services. The tender proceeded through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, and it is currently at the award update stage. Key dates include the initiation date on 24th July 2026, with a contract period set to start on 1st August 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, highlighting the efficient timeliness of the procurement activities.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with medical hardware and software systems. Large companies with existing infrastructures in medical technology maintenance could significantly benefit from and contribute to this project. The clear focus on maintaining critical systems for healthcare underscores a dependable demand for specialised services, providing a reliable avenue for business growth within the public health sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Maintenance of Blood Transfusion Systems

Notice Description

Maintenance and support for the Haemonetics hardware & software blood transfusion systems - used to run the Blood Transfusion service within ABUHB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d300
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070208-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,971 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP18 3XQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Llantarnam
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAEMONETICS

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d300-2026-07-24T11:49:01+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-24T11:49:01+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d300",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVLN-4733-WJBQ",
            "name": "Aneurin Bevan University Health Board",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVLN-4733-WJBQ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital,",
                "locality": "Newport",
                "postalCode": "NP18 3XQ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL21"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Robert Jenkins",
                "email": "robert.j.jenkins@wales.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PXWV-6492-CGMN",
            "name": "NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PXWV-6492-CGMN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Ty Gwent, Llantarnam Industrial Park,",
                "locality": "Cwmbran",
                "postalCode": "NP44 3HR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL16"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Robert Jenkins",
                "email": "robert.j.jenkins@wales.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity"
            ],
            "roleDetails": "Management of the procurement process from planning through to award"
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-01231087",
            "name": "Haemonetics Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "01231087"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lynwood House, 373-375 Station Road,",
                "locality": "Middlesex",
                "postalCode": "HA1 2AW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI74"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info.uk@haemonetics.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PVLN-4733-WJBQ",
        "name": "Aneurin Bevan University Health Board"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ABU-STA-156537",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Maintenance of Blood Transfusion Systems",
        "description": "Maintenance and support for the Haemonetics hardware & software blood transfusion systems - used to run the Blood Transfusion service within ABUHB.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "Maintenance of Blood Transfusion Systems",
            "status": "pending",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 60116.4,
                "amount": 50971,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-01231087",
                    "name": "Haemonetics Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "50000000",
                            "description": "Repair and maintenance services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "070172-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070172-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-24T11:20:38+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "070208-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070208-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-24T11:49:01+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-07-27T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}