---
title: "Supply and Support of HLA Rapid Typing Systems (PA23)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d08"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# Supply and Support of HLA Rapid Typing Systems (PA23)

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d08

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has recently completed the procurement process for the Supply and Support of HLA Rapid Typing Systems, awarded on 25th February 2026. This process involved an open competitive flexible procedure and was aimed at securing suppliers to deliver medical equipment and consumables, with contracts starting from 1st March 2026 and expected to run until 28th February 2034. The buying organisation operates from Bristol, United Kingdom, and has secured collaborative purchasing through a framework agreement that includes organisations such as Welsh Blood Service, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, and NHS North West London Pathology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers of medical equipment and related services. The procurement was awarded to companies such as VH Bio Limited, Eurobio Scientific UK, LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, and WERFEN LIMITED, indicating strong engagement from both SMEs and larger companies within the healthcare and biotechnology sectors. Businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, repair, and maintenance will find competition in this procurement effective due to the emphasis on cost and quality criteria across multiple lots including testing kits, consumables, and maintenance services. The comprehensive coverage of allele detection and quick turnaround requirements suggests a focused opportunity for innovation in rapid medical testing solutions.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a Special Health Authority in England, with responsibilities across the United Kingdom for organ donation and transplantation. Our core purpose is to 'save and improve lives' through the provision of a safe and reliable supply of blood components, solid organs, stem cells, tissues and related services to the NHS, and to the other UK Health Services where directed. Services are supplied through a national network of six laboratories across England. We would like to work with future suppliers of choice to perform HLA rapid typing system in an efficient, timely and cost-effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve.

### Lot Information

Provision of testing kits, consumables, and analysis software

Lot 1: Provision of testing kits, consumables, and analysis software (direct award to two suppliers)

Provision of equipment and equipment consumables

Lot 2: Provision of equipment and equipment consumables (a place on the framework to two suppliers, mini-comp to award to one supplier)

Provision of equipment maintenance

Lot 3: Provision of equipment maintenance (a place on the framework to two suppliers, mini-comp to award to one supplier)

Development

Lot 4: Development (to award Framework to all Suppliers who meet specification, subsequent call-off shall be through a mini- competition, if required).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016793-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2034 |
| Recurrence | 2026-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £2,058,000 |
| Awards value | £2,926,335 |
| Contracts value | £2,926,335 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Additional buyers | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | EUROBIO SCIENTIFIC; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; VH BIO; WERFEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 11:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016793-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 16:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082208-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045335-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 14:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025110-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 10:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024604-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016793-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082208-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045335-2025
  1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025110-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024604-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.imperial.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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