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WBS-ITT-63315-MAINTENANCE, SERVICE AND CALIBRATION OF PIPETTES WITHIN WELSH BLOOD SERVICE TRUST

Velindre University NHS Trust

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23 Sep 2026 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Velindre University NHS Trust, through its Welsh Blood Service division, is procuring comprehensive pipette maintenance, servicing, repair and calibration. The work covers all pipettes used within the Welsh Blood Service Trust, including their inspection, planned maintenance, repair and calibration. This is a laboratory equipment repair and maintenance service, covering precision instruments used in blood service operations. The Welsh Blood Service collects, tests and supplies blood, platelets and bone marrow to hospitals across Wales. Delivery is in Wales. The requirement is for a contractor able to provide the full range of pipette care rather than a supply of new equipment. Welsh or English may be used for invitations and tender responses; Welsh responses are translated into English before evaluation, with translators excluded from award decisions.

The buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The enquiry deadline was 22 October 2026 at 12:00 noon, and the tender submission deadline was 26 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. The single contract is scheduled to run from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with an option to extend by up to two years in one-year increments. Its estimated value is £77,360 excluding VAT (£92,832 including VAT). The award is based on the most economically advantageous tender: technical quality accounts for 40% and price for 60%. Tender responses may be submitted electronically through the stated eTender Wales portal. Late submissions are not considered.

This opportunity suits a specialist pipette service provider able to demonstrate substantial technical competence and relevant experience. The contractor must be capable of inspecting, maintaining, repairing and calibrating all pipettes used across the Welsh Blood Service Trust, so suppliers need the operational capacity to cover a complete pipette fleet and deliver both routine servicing and responsive repair. Experience with laboratory and precision equipment maintenance is directly relevant. The service supports a blood service that collects, tests and supplies blood, platelets and bone marrow to hospitals, making dependable equipment servicing central to its work. Technical quality carries significant weight in the evaluation, so suppliers should be able to set out a credible technical service offer alongside competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBS-ITT-63315-MAINTENANCE, SERVICE AND CALIBRATION OF PIPETTES WITHIN WELSH BLOOD SERVICE TRUST

Notice Description

Welsh Blood Services are looking to engage a highly qualified and experienced contractor to deliver comprehensive maintenance and repair services for pipettes within Welsh Blood Service Trust. This includes the inspection, maintenance, repair and calibration of all pipettes used within WBS. Welsh Blood Service (WBS) Trust is an operational division of the Velindre University NHS Trust that collects, tests, and supplies blood, platelets, and bone marrow for hospitals across Wales. Invitation to quote or tender will be accepted in Welsh as well as English. However, please note that tender responses submitted in Welsh will be translated by the trust into English before consideration. Those involved in translating the document will be barred from taking decisions on awarding tenders. Full details outlining the scope of the works are contained within the eTender Wales invitation to Tender. The tender will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender based on 40% quality and 60% cost as detailed in the ITT document. Please note that the tender closing date is 26/10/2026 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered. The eTenderwales bravosolution ref:project_63315 and itt_127549. Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. More details can be found at https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1790164695554.920647-1

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 years in 1 year increments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0778da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090248-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
£77,360 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 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

Further Information

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