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24 Jul 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process conducted by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board revolves around the "Maintenance of Blood Transfusion Systems" service. This contract, managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, pertains to the healthcare sector and is situated in Newport, Wales. The procurement method was direct with no competition, as it falls below the threshold. This process has reached the award stage with the contract being awarded on 24 July 2026 to Haemonetics Limited. The contract period spans from 7 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. Key industry classifications include repair and maintenance services, providing necessary support for the Haemonetics hardware and software used in blood transfusion services within the health board.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in healthcare technology maintenance services. Given the contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, there is substantial market interest within this domain for maintaining complex medical systems. Enterprises with expertise in medical software and hardware support, especially those capable of adhering to the specific needs of public health services, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The targeted procurement method emphasises the importance of established relationships with the health sector and readiness to supply and manage critical systems efficiently within tight timelines.

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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-06d306
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070186-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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