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title: "Microbiology & Serology Testing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-10-28"
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# Microbiology & Serology Testing

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0933bc4-1d51-423f-a851-b3ba965d58e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Microbiology & Serology Testing" has been completed by the NHS Blood and Transplant, located in Filton, Bristol, UK. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Blood analysers," involved laboratory services and blood-testing reagents. The procurement utilised a limited method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its above-threshold value, amounting to £50 million. The procurement process began with its tender period closing on 11th November 2024, and subsequently, the contract started on 1st May 2025, running until 30th April 2032. The award was activated on 22nd October 2025, with Abbott Laboratories Limited and Roche Diagnostics Limited being the suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large businesses involved in medical testing and laboratory services to engage in long-term contractual relationships within the public health sector. Given the substantial contract value, businesses specialising in microbiology, serology testing, and the supply of related reagents or analytical instruments are well positioned to benefit from such contracts. Entrants with the capability to fulfill large-scale healthcare requirements and engage in negotiated procurement processes may find substantial growth avenues through collaborations with major healthcare bodies like the NHS Blood and Transplant.

## Notice

Microbiology & Serology Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5818734d-4dc9-4678-8034-f709be4a3648 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,800,000 |
| 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 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT LABORATORIES; ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5818734d-4dc9-4678-8034-f709be4a3648

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5818734d-4dc9-4678-8034-f709be4a3648
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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