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title: "Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0c42ae3-15c4-4916-8f14-88ca6be15dbd

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## Summary

The procurement process led by NHS Blood and Transplant, headquartered in Filton, Bristol, has concluded with the award for the "Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls" in the industry category of blood-testing reagents. This procurement falls within the goods category and was completed via a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been finalised, with the contract awarded to AB Scientific Limited. The contract is scheduled to commence on 17th February 2026, with a completion date of 16th February 2027. The deadline for the tender period was set for 31st January 2026, underscoring the structured approach to gathering supplier proposals.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical testing supplies to establish or increase their presence within the public health sector. The contract, valued at £167,410, signifies an important business growth prospect, particularly for suppliers capable of fulfilling high-quality control requirements. While this specific opportunity has been awarded to AB Scientific Limited, other similar businesses focusing on goods within the healthcare supply chain could benefit from positioning themselves within framework agreements to be eligible for future selective procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Supply of 3rd Party Quality Controls

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8503b774-e4dc-4178-9fc6-45e86846cf0b |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,410 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,410 |
| 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

- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8503b774-e4dc-4178-9fc6-45e86846cf0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8503b774-e4dc-4178-9fc6-45e86846cf0b
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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