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WBS-FTS-63787 Replacement of Rapid Plasma/Blast Freezer Equipment

Velindre University NHS Trust

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04 Sep 2026 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Velindre University NHS Trust, through the Welsh Blood Service, is buying three replacement rapid plasma or blast freezer units. The equipment is used to rapidly freeze clinical plasma components, including Fresh Frozen Plasma, cryoprecipitate and Plasma for Medicines. The purpose is to maintain the Welsh Blood Service’s capability and business continuity for manufacturing clinical plasma for patients in Wales, while supporting growth in the plasma for medicines programme and increased plasma production volumes. This is a goods procurement for industrial, laboratory and medical freezing equipment. Delivery is required in the United Kingdom, with the equipment supporting services delivered for patients and plasma programmes in Wales.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers using an open procedure. It is a single-lot competition with an estimated value of £470,000 excluding VAT, or £564,000 including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2033. The deadline for enquiries was 28 September 2026 at 5:00pm, and the deadline for tender submissions is 5 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. The anticipated award decision date is 20 November 2026. Tenders may be submitted electronically in English or Welsh through the buyer’s e-tendering system. Offers will be evaluated on commercial cost at 60%, technical quality at 25% and sustainability at 15%.

This opportunity suits suppliers of industrial blast freezers, rapid plasma freezers, medical equipment or specialist laboratory refrigeration. Relevant bidders are likely to be manufacturers, authorised distributors, installation providers or equipment specialists able to supply three units for use in a clinical blood-processing environment. The requirement calls for equipment capable of rapidly freezing plasma components consistently, supporting continuity of production and the technical demands of a growing plasma medicines programme. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate strong technical performance, reliable equipment support and the capacity to deliver and support the units over a long-term contract. Sustainability forms part of the assessment, so environmental performance and responsible service arrangements will also matter. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBS-FTS-63787 Replacement of Rapid Plasma/Blast Freezer Equipment

Notice Description

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) requires the replacement of three rapid plasma / blast freezer units which are currently used for the rapid freezing of plasma components, including Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), cryoprecipitate, and Plasma for Medicines (PFM) components. The contract will provide WBS with the capability and business continuity required to manufacture clinical plasma for patients in Wales. It will also support the plasma for medicines programme in Wales as it continues to grow and expand on current plasma volumes produced.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f25d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083935-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39711124 - Industrial freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£470,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£470,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2033 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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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