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title: "Secondary Blood Grouping and Sickle Testing"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Secondary Blood Grouping and Sickle Testing

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aff57f02-3cb7-4b7e-a465-485a5649391a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Secondary Blood Grouping and Sickle Testing" was initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant, located at 500 North Way, North Bristol Park, Filton, Bristol, with postal code BS34 7QH. This contract falls under the industry category of blood analysis services and covers the geographical region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as it is above the threshold. The process has reached the award stage, with the award date noted as 25th July 2025. The total contract value is £6,240,000, and the contract period spans from 30th May 2025 to 30th May 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically in blood analysis and testing. The successful bidder, IBG Immucor Ltd, is already an established player in the market, and this contract represents a strong partnership with a key healthcare organisation. Large-scale companies with expertise in similar fields would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, as the project's requirements might go beyond the capacities of SMEs and VCSEs. Additionally, businesses capable of engaging in limited procurement processes are also ideal candidates for this type of opportunity.

## Notice

Managed Service Contract for the provision of Secondary Blood Grouping and Sickle Testing Negotiated

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8c3bdd-40d2-421b-9782-fa8ec581a872 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2025 - 30 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,655,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,240,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBG IMMUCOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8c3bdd-40d2-421b-9782-fa8ec581a872

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8c3bdd-40d2-421b-9782-fa8ec581a872
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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