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title: "Automated Donor and Patient Immunohematology testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa9f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2025-03-31"
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# Automated Donor and Patient Immunohematology testing

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa9f

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service has completed the procurement process for an interim contract titled "Automated Donor and Patient Immunohematology testing." The contract, related to the healthcare industry, specifically focuses on the provision of immunohaematology testing for donors and patients. This includes the supply of testing platform, reagents, consumables, and maintenance. Located in Belfast, the contract runs from 1st May 2025 to 31st October 2025, with a maximum value of £180,000 excluding VAT. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the need for a seamless transition until a new contract begins, avoiding any service disruption.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for medical supply and service companies. SMEs, such as the awarded supplier Medical Supply Company from Ireland, which specialise in blood analysis services and related reagents, stand to benefit. The contract addresses both goods and services, making it suitable for businesses that deliver comprehensive solutions in medical testing equipment and related services. Such contracts offer a stable revenue stream for businesses with the relevant expertise and capacity to meet the specified healthcare requirements.

## Notice

Provision of Immunohematology testing for donors and patients for a period between the finish of the current contract and the start of a new contract. To include the supply of testing platform, reagents, consumables and maintenance. The period of this interim contract will not be greater than 6 months and the value of the contract will not be greater than PS180,000 excluding VAT.

### Procurement Information

This DAC will provide funding for Immunohematology testing for NIBTS for patients and donors. NIBTS have secured a new contract via a competitive process, however the new equipment may not be installed and ready for use at the end of the current contract on 30/04/25. This interim arrangement extends the current compliant arrangments, ref 15408, and will ensure service cover between the end of the current contract and the between the new equipment being ready.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012004-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 7TS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 12:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012004-2025
- 31 Mar 2025 at 11:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011993-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012004-2025
  31st March 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011993-2025
  31st March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nibts.hscnin.net
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.medical-supply.ie/

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