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title: "Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) specific Antibody detection and definition systems"
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# Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) specific Antibody detection and definition systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a71e0ec5-9143-42dd-9ae5-623f6518a09a

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), which is seeking suppliers for Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) specific antibody detection and definition systems. This initiative falls under the medical equipment industry and takes place in various locations across the United Kingdom, including six laboratories. The open tender has been awarded with a total contract value of £7,143,000, and the contract period spans from 22nd February 2021 to 21st February 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those focused on diagnostic kits and maintenance services for medical technologies. Companies, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), that offer innovative solutions in antibody detection and definition systems, or maintenance of existing medical equipment, will find suitable avenues to engage in this market, supporting NHSBT in enhancing patient care through effective transplantation and transfusion practices.

## 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 Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) antibody detection and definition systems. 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 antibody detection and definition 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 - HLA Antibody Detection and Definition Systems - awarded to VH Bio Ltd and Immucor Lot 2 - Maintenance of Existing Luminex Systems - awarded to Immucor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f3ffa3-24e5-45ae-9180-f9e90a524fb4 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 21 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,143,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,143,000 |
| 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 | IMMUCOR; 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 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f3ffa3-24e5-45ae-9180-f9e90a524fb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f3ffa3-24e5-45ae-9180-f9e90a524fb4
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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