--- title: "Provision of Base Material" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04503a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04503a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04503a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04503a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2024-04-08" --- # Provision of Base Material Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04503a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04503a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04503a.json) ## Summary The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, operating as Weqas, is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of base material products, specifically serum and plasma products. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory reagents and is currently in the active stage. The tender, titled "Provision of Base Material," is open for submission until 7th May 2024, with the award period starting on 14th May 2024. The contracting authority for this tender is the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, contactable at +44 1443848585 or rhys.wathan@wales.nhs.uk, with the procurement taking place in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of base material products to engage with a significant public procurement process. Companies experienced in providing serum and plasma products, especially those compliant with ISO quality standards, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, offering a fair chance for qualified suppliers to participate. With a contract period of 1080 days and the potential for a two-year extension at the discretion of the Health Board, successful bidders stand to benefit from a long-term partnership in supplying vital materials for diagnostic laboratories. ## Notice Cardiff and Vale uLHB operating as Weqas seeks to establish a contract for the supply of base material products (serum and plasma products). Weqas is an international External Quality Assessment provider within Cardiff and Vale uHB. ### Lot Information Single Donor off the clot Serum Cardiff and Vale uLHB operating as Weqas seeks to establish a contract for the supply of base material products (serum and plasma products). Weqas is an international External Quality Assessment provider within Cardiff and Vale uHB. Weqas monitors the analytical performance of diagnostic laboratories in the UK, Ireland and overseas. Weqas is accredited to standard ISO 17043 (and ISO 15195 in combination with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for our Reference Laboratory). A number of EQA programmes require base material to be supplied by an external source for distribution. The following Lots are required; Lot 1 - Single Donor off the clot Serum Lot 2 - Defibrinated Plasma Lot 3 - EDTA Plasma Lot 4 - Lithium Heparin Serum Renewal: Two year extension is applicable to this contract at the sole discretion of the Health Board. Defibrinated Plasma Cardiff and Vale uLHB operating as Weqas seeks to establish a contract for the supply of base material products (serum and plasma products). Weqas is an international External Quality Assessment provider within Cardiff and Vale uHB. Weqas monitors the analytical performance of diagnostic laboratories in the UK, Ireland and overseas. Weqas is accredited to standard ISO 17043 (and ISO 15195 in combination with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for our Reference Laboratory). A number of EQA programmes require base material to be supplied by an external source for distribution. The following Lots are required; Lot 1 - Single Donor off the clot Serum Lot 2 - Defibrinated Plasma Lot 3 - EDTA Plasma Lot 4 - Lithium Heparin Serum Renewal: Two year extension at the sole discretion of the Health Board. EDTA Plasma Cardiff and Vale uLHB operating as Weqas seeks to establish a contract for the supply of base material products (serum and plasma products). Weqas is an international External Quality Assessment provider within Cardiff and Vale uHB. Weqas monitors the analytical performance of diagnostic laboratories in the UK, Ireland and overseas. Weqas is accredited to standard ISO 17043 (and ISO 15195 in combination with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for our Reference Laboratory). A number of EQA programmes require base material to be supplied by an external source for distribution. The following Lots are required; Lot 1 - Single Donor off the clot Serum Lot 2 - Defibrinated Plasma Lot 3 - EDTA Plasma Lot 4 - Lithium Heparin Serum Renewal: Two Year extension at the sole discretion of the Health Board. Lithium Heparin Serum Cardiff and Vale uLHB operating as Weqas seeks to establish a contract for the supply of base material products (serum and plasma products). Weqas is an international External Quality Assessment provider within Cardiff and Vale uHB. Weqas monitors the analytical performance of diagnostic laboratories in the UK, Ireland and overseas. Weqas is accredited to standard ISO 17043 (and ISO 15195 in combination with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for our Reference Laboratory). A number of EQA programmes require base material to be supplied by an external source for distribution. The following Lots are required; Lot 1 - Single Donor off the clot Serum Lot 2 - Defibrinated Plasma Lot 3 - EDTA Plasma Lot 4 - Lithium Heparin Serum Renewal: Two year extension at the sole discretion of the Health Board. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011215-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141520 - Plasma extracts - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents ## Release History - 8 Apr 2024 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011215-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=140526 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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