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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-h6vhtk-02988c

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has recently completed a tender process titled "Supply and support of HLA Rapid typing systems" in the healthcare industry. This procurement was conducted under an open procedure, focusing on the procurement of goods and specifically biomedical equipment necessary for histocompatibility and immunogenetics. The tender initiated with key dates surrounding the contract award, including a signed agreement dated 12th February 2021 for a four-year Framework Agreement. The relevant delivery locations include a network of six laboratories across the UK, specifically in regions such as Birmingham, Bristol, Colindale, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Tooting.

This contracting process offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical equipment and consumables sector, particularly those capable of providing rapid HLA typing systems and associated kits. Potential bidders should possess expertise in developing biomedical equipment and medical diagnostics to align with NHSBT's requirements for efficiency, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. The awarded contracts cover both "New HLA (Rapid) Typing Equipment" and "Kits for HLA (rapid) typing systems," valued at £241,000 and £261,000 respectively, indicating a substantial market opportunity for suppliers in this niche area.

## 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

### Lot Information

New HLA (Rapid) Typing Equipment

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

Kits for HLA (rapid) typing systems

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004407-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £502,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD & 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 | 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 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004407-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:565877-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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