---
title: "HLA Rapid Typing Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d06"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# HLA Rapid Typing Systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d06

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant, is at the planning stage for acquiring HLA Rapid Typing Systems. This process is categorised under the medical equipment industry, specifically for new HLA rapid typing equipment and kits. The contract is planned to start on 2nd February 2026 and conclude by 29th January 2034, located in Bristol, UK. The procurement value is estimated at £3,600,000 (gross), and is above the threshold, allowing for a dynamic purchasing system. Future notices are expected by 2nd January 2026, marking a significant opportunity for suppliers to engage with a central government public authority.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for business growth, particularly for businesses specialising in medical equipment manufacturing or distribution. With lots indicating suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, diverse businesses can benefit. Firms able to provide innovative rapid typing solutions will find this procurement advantageous, given the extended contract period and the planned communication for potential suppliers, providing a competitive edge in the public health sector.

## Notice

Lot 1 - New HLA (Rapid) Typing Equipment Lot 2 - Kits for HLA (rapid) typing systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024602-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 29 Jan 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 10:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024602-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024602-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline 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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