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title: "Donation and Patient Testing - Automated Red Cell Immunohaematology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e37f"
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# Donation and Patient Testing - Automated Red Cell Immunohaematology

Buyer: PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e37f

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## Summary

The Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS), based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Donation and Patient Testing - Automated Red Cell Immunohaematology" under the supervision of the Central Purchasing Body. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically blood-testing reagents, according to CPV classification 33696200. The total value of the procurement is £4,092,035.63 for an initial seven-year period, with an option to extend for an additional 36 months, totalling approximately £5,845,765.19. The procurement method used was an open procedure, adhering to the legal basis 32014L0024. The contract was awarded to MEDICAL SUPPLY CO. LTD, based in Dublin, Ireland, and the contract signing date was 18th February 2025.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in medical supplies, particularly those involved in diagnostic reagents and equipment. Businesses with a focus on innovative medical solutions and established supply chains in the healthcare sector are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The scale of the contract and the prospect of a long-term engagement (up to 10 years) can provide substantial growth opportunities. As this is managed by a central purchasing body, businesses can leverage it to build strong relationships with public health entities like the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) and expand their footprint within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Donation and Patient Testing - Automated Red Cell Immunohaematology

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Donation and Patient Testing - Automated Red Cell Immunohaematology. Additional information: This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service NIBTS. The value stated in II.1.7 is the Award Value over 7 years i.e. excluding the 36 month extension options. The Award Value of the initial 7-year contract period plus the 36-month extension is PS5845765.19

Options: The option to extend for any periods up to and including 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005671-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,092,035 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6HU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDICAL SUPPLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents
- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005671-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:368524-2014:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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