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title: "BCU-FTS-57591 Blood Transfusion Managed Service for BCUHB"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052490"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# BCU-FTS-57591 Blood Transfusion Managed Service for BCUHB

Buyer: BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052490

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## Summary

The current procurement process initiated by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board involves a tender for a Blood Transfusion Managed Service, specifically tailored for Pathology and related services. This procurement falls under the services category, with the procurement method being open procedure. The contract encompasses regions within the United Kingdom, including UKL12, UKL13, and UKL23. The tender, tagged as active, is in the Tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 18th June 2026, enquiry period closing on 11th June 2026, and the award period concluding on 1st December 2026. The procurement is designed to support transfusion services across multiple acute sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in In Vitro Diagnostics and blood transfusion services. With a contract value of over £7 million, organisations offering robust managed service solutions with 24/7 operations, especially those experienced in remote and electronic issue of products, are likely to be well-suited competitors. The open procurement method allows a wide range of businesses to participate, fostering market expansion and innovation within the healthcare industry. Companies with capabilities in pathology, blood analysis, and laboratory services will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise and growth objectives.

## Notice

BCUHB Pathology, as part of the DSCSS directorate, are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. BCUHB delivers Transfusion services for Group and Antibody screens, Cross matching, and issuing of products (via remote and electronic issue) across all 3 acute sites (Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd), with blood stocks provided on a remote/electronic issue basis to satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. The service is registered as compliant with MHRA, and shares a single unified UKAS accreditation across all 3 locations. Each acute site has a fully capable Transfusion laboratory area as part of the Blood Science laboratory and operates on a 24/7 basis as an established and resilient service model. Each site also supports theatres, cancer centres and renal units with the relevant specialist requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract runs for 96 months with the option to extend for 84 months. This will be discussed with the stakeholder prior to the expiry of the initial contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037208-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2027 - 30 Nov 2035 |
| Recurrence | 2034-06-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,393,516 |
| Lots value | £6,393,516 |
| 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 | BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | BANGOR, GWYNEDD, |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2PW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 14:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037208-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 15:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026982-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037208-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026982-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.htmlTheITTreferenceforthisopportunityisitt_124399.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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