--- title: "Supply and Support of Complete Antibody Quantification Testing Systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fb3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fb3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb3e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2026-04-16" --- # Supply and Support of Complete Antibody Quantification Testing Systems Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fb3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fb3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb3e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Supply and Support of Complete Antibody Quantification Testing Systems" initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant has undergone several stages, including planning, tender, award, and tender cancellation. Headquartered in Bristol, NHS Blood and Transplant operates within the medical equipment industry and functions as a central government public authority. The procurement journey began with initial planned procurement in June 2025, followed by tendering in October 2025, and subsequent awarding in February 2026 to White Horse Scientific Limited, a supplier based in Pewsey. The contract was set to commence in April 2026, providing goods with a framework agreement, but faced a cancellation in April 2026 due to non-compliant bids. The procurement decision-making was structured around an open competitive flexible procedure with an accelerated timeline linked to the procurement act of 2023/54. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and consumables, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to partner with a national health service provider. The tender's focus on antibody quantification and support services aligns with lucrative healthcare and diagnostic sectors, offering the potential for long-term collaboration. Despite the cancellation, firms with expertise in red blood cell diagnostics and competitive pricing models can expect potential re-evaluation phases and engagement opportunities with NHSBT. Moreover, the procurement allows suppliers to integrate cutting-edge technology and enhance their footprint in medical equipment provision across the UK, fostering growth through public sector engagement. ## Notice Anti-D and Anti-c Antibody Quantification NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) function is seeking to provide a range of reference services to hospitals, focusing on ensuring safe and effective blood transfusions by diagnosing and managing complex issues related to red blood cells. Antibody (anti-D and anti-c) quantification is a vital component of RCI service, predominantly providing service to NHS hospitals. The test results play a crucial role in guiding the clinical management of alloimmunised ANC patients' by predicting the risk of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn and triggering referral to an FMU specialist, In addition, quantification is used to assist in the laboratory differentiation of immune anti-D from passive anti-D Ig. The test is vital for identifying levels of alloimmune and prophylactic anti-D, as well as alloimmune anti-c in obstetric and other referrals. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Three additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions. ### Planning Information It is our intention to hold the early market engagement exercise supplier meetings the week of 19th May 2025. The meetings will be held remotely. To enable us to finalise arrangements (e.g. send meeting details and agree time slots), interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to coco.otiotio@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on Friday 2nd May. This should include a list of your requested attendees and a brief overview (or a website link) of the Goods / Services which might be of interest to us in relation to this requirement. Please include options, if available, for a managed service contract. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034774-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 2 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 17 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Mar 2033 | | Recurrence | 2026-03-02 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | £1,500,000 | | Awards value | £2,180,046 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | 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 | TLG31 Birmingham, TLI London, TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WHITE HORSE SCIENTIFIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments ## Release History - 16 Apr 2026 at 13:53 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034774-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 12:21 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027278-2026 - 18 Feb 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014787-2026 - 15 Oct 2025 at 12:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065592-2025 - 10 Jun 2025 at 10:41 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031206-2025 - 1 Apr 2025 at 11:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012222-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034774-2026 16th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027278-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014787-2026 18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065592-2025 15th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031206-2025 10th June 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012222-2025 1st April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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