---
title: "Devices, Consumables, Maintenance & Repair for POC Hb Testing Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051253"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Devices, Consumables, Maintenance & Repair for POC Hb Testing Analyser

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051253

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage of a tender focused on the supply, maintenance, and repair of Point of Care (POC) Haemoglobin Testing Analysers and related consumables. With its headquarters located at 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, NHSBT is planning a procurement process that targets the goods category within the healthcare industry. Notably, the procurement is above threshold, with a significant projected value exceeding £9 million. The procurement process will evolve from market engagement activities, scheduled to conclude by 12 June 2025, followed by more detailed planning leading up to subsequent notices on 30 September 2025. The contract period is intended to start on 1 February 2026 and run until 29 January 2033, with renewal options available.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical devices and healthcare consumables, particularly those offering CE/UKCA-marked blood analysers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, as there is explicit consideration for their suitability. With the NHSBT's nationwide presence, including over 80 blood collection teams, the scale and recurring needs of this contract provide businesses the chance to establish long-term growth and collaboration in the healthcare sector. Suppliers capable of providing innovative, reliable, and cost-effective POC testing solutions will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their business footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

Supply of Devices, Consumables, Maintenance & Repair for POC Hb Testing Analyser

### Planning Information

NHSBT conducted initial market engagement for 'Supply of Equipment & Consumables for Point of Care Hemoglobin Testing Analyser’, via issue of a PIN under the Procurement Contract Regulations (Notice Identifier: 2024/S 000-015726). Further market engagement is due to take place from June 25, hence NHSBT are issuing a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice. If you are interested in taking part in the market engagement, please contact james.marshall2@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 12:00 hrs (GMT) on 12/06/2025. Market engagement is likely to take place via video calls. 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/025055-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 29 Jan 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,699,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 14:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025055-2025
- 13 May 2025 at 15:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020963-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025055-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020963-2025
  13th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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