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WBS-FTS-64245 Haematology Testing System

Velindre University NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Oct 2026 at 16:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Aug 2026 at 16:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Velindre University NHS Trust, through the Welsh Blood Service, is buying an automated haematology analysis system for blood donor assessment, blood component quality monitoring, and research and innovation. The system must provide full blood count analysis, a five-part white cell differential and integrated reticulocyte analysis on the primary analyser. Further required capabilities include fluorescence platelet counting at low concentrations, reticulated platelet measurement, low-level white cell counting and blood component testing without separate instruments. The system should support FlowScore and reticulated haemoglobin analysis to help assess donor health and detect iron deficiency. Delivery is to the Cardiff and Vale area of Wales.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The requirement is a single lot, and evaluation gives technical quality 60% and commercial price 40%. The estimated value is £409,496.88 excluding VAT, or £491,396.26 including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032. The deadline for questions was 28 October 2026 at 17:00, and the deadline for bids was 4 November 2026 at 12:00. The buyer expected to complete evaluation and make an award decision by 1 December 2026. Bids may be submitted electronically in English.

This opportunity suits suppliers of clinical laboratory analysers with advanced haematology capability, particularly platforms designed for blood services, donor testing or blood-component laboratories. Suppliers need to show that their system can perform the specified cell counts and analyses, support routine blood-component quality control through dedicated blood-bank functionality, and operate without separate instrumentation for component testing. Relevant evidence includes successful implementation in a blood service, blood centre or comparable blood establishment, and support for donor health assessment methods such as FlowScore and reticulated haemoglobin analysis. The buyer also expects robust external quality assessment programmes with meaningful peer-group benchmarking based on sufficient users of the same analyser and methodology. Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with applicable medical-device regulations, a mature quality management system, and resilient service and maintenance arrangements to minimise downtime and protect continuity of critical testing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBS-FTS-64245 Haematology Testing System

Notice Description

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) requires an advanced automated haematology analysis system to support blood donor assessment, blood component quality monitoring, research and innovation activities. The proposed solution will be required to provide automated full blood count (FBC) analysis, 5-part white cell differential capability and integrated reticulocyte analysis on the primary analyser. Of particular interest are systems capable of generating the data required to support emerging donor health assessment methodologies, including FlowScore calculation and reticulated haemoglobin analysis for the early detection of iron deficiency in blood donors. The requirement is includes advanced analytical capabilities that support the unique operational needs of a blood establishment. These include fluorescence platelet counting with high accuracy at low platelet concentrations, reticulated platelet measurement, low-level white cell enumeration suitable for blood component quality monitoring, and the ability to perform blood component testing without the need for separate instrumentation. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate how their platforms support routine blood component quality control programmes through dedicated blood bank functionality and provide evidence of successful implementation within blood services, blood centres or comparable blood establishments. WBS is particularly interested in solutions that are supported by robust External Quality Assessment (EQA/EQAS) programmes and can demonstrate meaningful peer group benchmarking through sufficient participant numbers using the same analyser platform and methodology. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate compliance with applicable medical device regulations, support quality and regulatory requirements through a mature quality management system and provide resilient service and maintenance arrangements that minimise downtime and ensure continuity of critical testing services.

Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to email nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk with details of their suitable analyser by Tuesday 8th September 2026. We may engage further with interested parties once responses have been received.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ebd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094438-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434570 - Haematology analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£409,496 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£409,496 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Velindre University NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

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