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title: "Provision of a Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS) on behalf of the Welsh Blood Service"
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# Provision of a Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS) on behalf of the Welsh Blood Service

Buyer: VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046cae

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS)" is led by Velindre University NHS Trust on behalf of the Welsh Blood Service. This public contract focuses on the delivery and maintenance of a strategic BECS to support critical blood collection and distribution services in Wales. Classified under the software package and information systems category, it falls within the goods sector. The contract will span up to 20 years, with the possibility of phased extensions. The process, conducted via an open procurement method, is currently in the award stage, and the contract was signed with GPI Spa on 14th January 2026, headquartered in Italy. The delivery location is specified as the Welsh Blood Service in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in bespoke software development and health service innovation. Companies with expertise in cloud-hosted solutions and advanced data management systems, which align with NHS Wales's strategic goals, are well-positioned to compete. The strategic emphasis on improving digital infrastructure for blood donation and management services signifies substantial potential for growth and long-term collaboration with the NHS. The contracting authority's focus on facilitating patient-centred care and regulatory compliance within the health service domain amplifies the potential business benefits. Moreover, the inclusion of social value criteria in the award decision underlines the broader economic and social impact businesses can achieve through participation.

## Notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership are seeking to appoint a strategic partner on behalf of Velindre University NHS Trust to deliver and maintain a Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS) for use by the Welsh Blood Service (WBS). The contract will be awarded for a period of up to 20 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership sought to appoint a strategic partner on behalf of Velindre University NHS Trust, to deliver and maintain a Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS) for use by the Welsh Blood Service (WBS), replacing their current BECS. WBS is responsible for the collection of blood in Wales, and for the distribution of blood products to hospitals, as well as other related functions. In common with the other UK Blood Services and other NHS diagnostic laboratories, the WBS faces significant challenges for the future, such as changing donor behaviours and demand for blood products, challenges in respect of the recruitment and retention of new donors, the need to develop a more individualised donor care package, as well as wider population and system challenges, including the need to deliver services in a challenging economic climate. A failure to recognise, understand and analyse these challenges, and to identify options for the future, could jeopardise the security of the blood supply and specialist services in Wales. WBS aims to collect in excess of 100000 donations each year, necessitating around 300 blood donations every day to meet patient need. Future demand for blood will be influenced by advances in cancer care, the changing population demographic with an ageing population and a more diverse case mix of patients. The UK ambition to increase self-sufficiency in plasma-derived medicines will further increase demand for donations. WBS currently work with 4000 community influencers to help promote the importance of donating and utilise over 200 locations across Wales by providing a community-facing blood collection service. As well as whole blood products the WBS also supply platelets, enabling patients to help fight chronic diseases, cancers and to aid recovery from traumatic injuries. WBS aims to collect around 11000 platelet donations each year for transfusion into NHS Wales patients, of which around 40% come from apheresis donation. In the future, WBS plans to introduce additional apheresis services to collect approximately 30,000 donations of plasma per year for the manufacture of medicines, in partnership with the pharmaceutical industry (fractionation partner). WBS also supports transplantation services in Wales, via the Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry (WBMDR) and the Welsh Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (WHAIS) Services. The WBMDR and WHAIS enable solid organ, bone marrow and peripheral stem cell transplantation by supporting the matching of potential donors to transplant recipients, as well as providing testing services to confirm a donor/patient matching. These services interact with the wider WBS blood supply chain via its BECS platform. BECS is a business-critical system and is the enabler for the delivery of key service and business objectives identified within the Welsh Blood Service 5-year 'Blood and Transplant Services for the Future' strategy. A central pillar of that strategy is an ambition to "deliver a more person-centred service and experience for our donors", to provide individualised and tailored services to our users. The BECS will provide the Welsh Blood Service with a future-proof system, which allows for progressive and iterative change, in accordance with regulatory and statutory guidelines and the ever-evolving opportunities provided through the adoption of new and innovative digital technologies.

Options: The contract has been awarded for a period of 10 years with the option to extend for a further 10 years in two 5 year tranches.

Renewal: Contract implementation from 1st April 2025 to 30th November 2027, Contract Start from 1st December 2027 to 30th November 2037 with the option to extend in two 5 year tranches to 30th November 2047.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007991-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Nov 2037 |
| Recurrence | Timing will depend on whether the extension options are utilised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,493,564 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GPI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007991-2026
- 11 Oct 2024 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032873-2024
- 31 May 2024 at 12:37 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017019-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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