---
title: "Red Cell Genotyping (PA2023)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ec0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-02-18"
---

# Red Cell Genotyping (PA2023)

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ec0

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant, located in Bristol, has successfully completed the procurement process for the Red Cell Genotyping solutions with a competitive flexible procedure. This award encompassed NHS Blood and Transplant and Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, focusing on medical equipment in the healthcare industry. The procurement process included the establishment of a framework agreement with a contract signed on 1st February 2026 and ending on 31st January 2033, with a total contract value of £1,575,600 gross. Key steps in the acquisition included planning, tender, and awarding stages, reflecting effective supply chain management for healthcare services.

The award of the Red Cell Genotyping contract to Sussex Biological Limited presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment industry by participating in framework agreements with major health services like the NHSBT and SNBTS. The procurement method caters to SMEs, thereby inviting smaller enterprises specialising in medical innovations to engage. This could be exceptionally beneficial for companies pioneering in medical machinery and technology, offering substantial incentive for businesses aiming to extend their market in healthcare procurement. Suppliers focusing on quick turn-around solutions and high-quality regulatory standards such as CE marking will find this sector particularly rewarding.

## Notice

Supply of Red Cell Genotyping solutions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014756-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2033 |
| Recurrence | 2026-02-27 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | £1,586,933 |
| Contracts value | £1,313,000 |

## 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 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSSEX BIOLOGICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014756-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 12:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079716-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 09:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045100-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 14:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025155-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014756-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079716-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045100-2025
  1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025155-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline 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

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