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title: "Supply and support of HLA Rapid typing systems"
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# Supply and support of HLA Rapid typing systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-823b5449-aa0c-476f-8281-01494724d494

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Supply and support of HLA Rapid typing systems" is being conducted by NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), based in Bristol, England. This initiative falls within the medical equipment industry category and is currently in the Award stage following an open procurement method. The contract has a total value of £502,000 and spans a duration from 12 February 2021 to 11 February 2025. The opportunity includes provisions for services through a framework agreement that allows the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and Welsh Blood Service (WBS) to utilise the agreement. The tender concluded on 14 January 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and consumables, specifically those providing rapid typing systems and diagnostic kits. Companies capable of delivering efficient, timely solutions that meet the demands of NHS Blood & Transplant’s critical services in organ transplantation and transfusion compatibility will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Established suppliers such as VH Bio Ltd and Alpha Biotech Ltd have already been awarded contracts, highlighting the competitive landscape for suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) is a strategic business function of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) that provides a portfolio of testing and advice which supports the diagnosis and/ or treatment of a variety of medical conditions in the following clinical areas: - Solid organ transplantation and clinical advice for donor selection - Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and clinical advice for donor selection - Blood transfusion and transfusion reactions (SHOT) - Platelet refractoriness and provision of HLA/ HPA selected components - Platelet immunology - Granulocyte immunology - Immunogenetics including diagnostic testing and pharmacogenetics - Haematopoietic stem cell donor registry typing NHSBT require HLA typing systems that can produce a result in less than two hours. This is to ensure compatibility between donors and recipients of HLA selected platelets, haematopoietic stem cells for transplantation and solid organ transplantation (renal, liver and cardiothoracic). We must be able to perform HLA typing in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve. We will work with the successful suppliers to realise this ambition and to perform HLA rapid typing in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve. For NHSBT these services are supplied through a national network of six laboratories located at Birmingham, Bristol, Colindale, Newcastle, Sheffield and Tooting. Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and Welsh Blood Service (WBS) are allowed to utilise this agreement. The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - New HLA (Rapid) typing equipment - awarded to VH Bio Lot 2 - Kits for HLA (Rapid) typing systems - awarded to VH Bio Ltd and Alpha Biotech Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce63336e-6bc8-4b11-8cb4-66d3a69bebda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £502,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £502,000 |
| 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 & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BS43 7QH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA BIOTECH; VH BIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce63336e-6bc8-4b11-8cb4-66d3a69bebda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce63336e-6bc8-4b11-8cb4-66d3a69bebda
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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