---
title: "The Procurement of Blood Plasma Freezers for the Welsh Blood Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0582c5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-10-10"
---

# The Procurement of Blood Plasma Freezers for the Welsh Blood Service

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582c5

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of Blood Plasma Freezers for the Welsh Blood Service. This competitive process, conducted under the open procurement method, entailed a below-threshold open competition and culminated in the award of the contract to ICS Cool Energy Limited on 9th October 2025. Located in Nantgarw, Wales, the buying organisation has adhered to Welsh devolved regulations throughout the process. The procurement, classified under the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, sets an active contract period from 9th October 2025 to 9th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the field of supplying high-quality medical equipment. Companies specialising in medical supplies, especially those capable of providing plasma freezers, will find notable growth potential in engaging with such public sector contracts. The process is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base within the public healthcare sector. Winning this contract requires compliance with rigorous standards and the ability to maintain regular communication and proactive management of any operational issues, making it ideal for established firms that fulfil these criteria.

## Notice

This notice if for the award of contract WBS-ITT-59973 to ICS Cool Energy Limited following the completion of the 8 working day standstill period.

### Planning Information

Velindre University Health Board are in the process of understand the different solutions the market can provide which will meet the requirements of the trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064300-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 9 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,620 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | NANTGARW |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICS COOL ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064300-2025
- 21 Aug 2025 at 15:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050623-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 15:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046649-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064300-2025
  10th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050623-2025
  21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046649-2025
  6th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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