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title: "Provision of Automated Blood Group Analysers to University Hospitals of Leicester"
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# Provision of Automated Blood Group Analysers to University Hospitals of Leicester

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25e91781-f821-44c2-9198-615da38f2aba

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of Automated Blood Group Analysers, a project categorised under the "Blood analysers" industry. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for delivery is Leicester, England (postcode LE1 5WW). The contract started on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2031, with the award status being marked as active from 2nd April 2026. The total value of the awarded contract is £2,156,880.11 GBP, with Grifols UK Limited identified as the supplier.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical equipment, particularly those that offer advanced laboratory devices such as blood analysers. The long duration of the contract (5 years) offers stability and a substantial ongoing business relationship. Businesses that can provide high-quality goods and efficient delivery services within the health sector are well-positioned to compete for such contracts in future procurement rounds. Furthermore, companies that can navigate and successfully utilise selective procurement methods, like framework agreements, may find similar opportunities well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Provision of Automated Blood Group Analysers to University Hospitals of Leicester

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e72472f-1c65-48cd-b9c4-748368deee1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,513,928 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,156,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 5WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRIFOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e72472f-1c65-48cd-b9c4-748368deee1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e72472f-1c65-48cd-b9c4-748368deee1a
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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