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title: "Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-03-25"
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# Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60d3b448-0120-49f5-a84c-2c7224e37457

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls" in the industry category of blood-testing reagents. The procurement method was selective, carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded on 12th March 2025, with the contract running from 17th February 2025 to 16th February 2026, valued at £162,530. The primary location for this contract is in Filton, Bristol, with a postal code of BS34 7QH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of medical and laboratory quality control products. Although it is not specifically aimed at SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) or VCSEs (voluntary, community and social enterprises), companies with relevant expertise in blood-testing reagents stand to benefit. The awarded supplier, AB Scientific Limited, exemplifies the potential for growth and partnership in the healthcare procurement sector.

## Notice

Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c7b0aa-79e1-436f-874d-6ad8088d671c |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,530 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,530 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON, BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AB SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 19:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c7b0aa-79e1-436f-874d-6ad8088d671c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c7b0aa-79e1-436f-874d-6ad8088d671c
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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