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title: "Provision of Blood Sciences Managed Laboratory Service"
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# Provision of Blood Sciences Managed Laboratory Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d69

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Provision of Blood Sciences Managed Laboratory Service." This contract, managed by HealthTrust Europe LLP, is for services within the pathology and biomedical equipment sectors. The procurement process is conducted as a selective and competitive flexible procedure, involving multiple stages of dialogue to refine the procurement requirements. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 30th October 2025, with preliminary enquiries to be concluded by 21st October 2025. The contract's estimated start date is 1st October 2028, located in the United Kingdom, and it will extend over the course of seven years, with potential renewals extending up to a total of nine additional years. The project's total estimated value stands at £336 million, emphasising quality and cost alongside social value considerations.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in blood sciences equipment and services, including staff training, maintenance, and IT system management. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative and sustainable solutions. Businesses specialising in immunology, haematology, and other related biomedical fields will find this tender relevant. The competitive flexible procedure allows interested parties to tailor their proposals to the specific needs of the Authority, creating an environment conducive to presenting bespoke and industry-leading solutions. This engagement is a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their footprint within the public healthcare supply chain in the UK.

## Notice

The scope of the blood sciences managed service will include the provision of all blood sciences equipment, maintenance, staff training, reagents & consumables, associated IT systems and enabling works for the delivery of chemistry, immunoassay, haematology, coagulation, blood transfusion, and immunology services. Other tests such as Point of Care Testing may be considered at a later stage of the procurement as part of the Contract. Tenderers should use the information provided as part of this tender to propose innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions that meet the outlined needs of the Contracting Authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As this contract will operate as a managed service for the duration of the contract, the Authority reserves the right to procure any blood science-related equipment or associated services, including point-of-care testing, where required to support clinical operations within the scope of this procurement.

Renewal: The parties can mutually agree in writing any extensions to the contract to a total maximum extension period of 9 years

### Planning Information

Engagement will be conducted through meetings/in-person discussions/telephone discussions with potential primary providers who can provide Blood Sciences Managed Services. The engagement exercise aims to establish a suitable procurement approach that meets the Contracting Authority's objectives, to establish the specification and award criteria, and to identify potential suppliers of the required services.
Interested parties please reach out to Eman Majid (eman.majid@htepg.com) at HealthTrust Europe to schedule an engagement meeting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060052-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP |
| Locality | STOKE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 38434550 - Blood-cell counters
- 38434560 - Chemistry analyser
- 38434570 - Haematology analysers
- 38434580 - Immunoassay analysers
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 10:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060052-2025
- 6 May 2025 at 15:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019209-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060052-2025
  26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019209-2025
  6th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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