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title: "Supply of Event-Based Blood Type Testing Kits & At-Home Blood Type Testing Kits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058318"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Supply of Event-Based Blood Type Testing Kits & At-Home Blood Type Testing Kits

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058318

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the supply of event-based and at-home blood type testing kits has been conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. Located in Bristol, the contracting authority announced the award on 22 June 2026, concluding a process that initiated planning on 7 August 2025 and switched to the tender stage on 19 November 2025. The procurement, which falls under the medical consumables industry category, was executed through an open procedure, aligning with UK Procurement Legislation (2023/54). This contract, valued at a gross amount of £311,308, has been awarded to Eldon Biologicals A/S, with key contract dates extending from 20 July 2026 to potentially 20 July 2034, inclusive of renewal options. The contract emphasises structured timelines, with a standstill period ending on 1 July 2026 and a scheduled signature date for 10 July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale businesses capable of providing high-quality medical kits with required certifications. The focus on reliable blood type testing consumables opens avenues for companies specialising in medical diagnostics and logistics to engage with NHSBT's goal of enhancing public engagement in blood donation efforts. The demand for transportable event-based testing solutions and consumer-friendly home testing kits signifies a market primed for innovation and robust solutions. The nature of the procurement caters to businesses with established production capacities, experience in similar product lines, and those interested in contributing to a key healthcare initiative and expanding their reach in the UK and potentially across Europe.

## Notice

Supply of Event-Based Blood Type Testing Kits & At-Home Blood Type Testing Kits - Open Procedure

### Planning Information

Supply of Event-Based Blood Type Testing Kits & At-Home Blood Type Testing Kits
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking to engage with the market to explore potential solutions for the supply of high-quality, user-friendly blood type testing kits. This initiative is a key component of NHSBT's strategy to enhance public engagement with blood donation and increase the number of individuals who become regular blood donors, with a particular focus on recruiting donors of less common blood types.
The anticipated scope of this procurement includes the provision of reliable blood type testing consumables suitable for:
• Event-Based Testing: The supply of easily transportable and manageable quantities of testing kits for use at public awareness events and bespoke organizational sessions across the UK. These kits must be suitable for rapid deployment and use by trained NHSBT staff or volunteers in non-clinical settings. Packaging should facilitate efficient transport and storage in small to medium volumes.
• Direct-to-Consumer Self-Testing: The provision of lightweight and robust blood type testing kits suitable for secure and efficient distribution via standard postal services (e.g., Royal Mail) or through partner distribution routes, directly to members of the public for self-administration in their homes. Kits must be designed for ease of use by individuals without medical expertise and must adhere to all relevant postal regulations.
NHSBT anticipates a potential annual requirement in the range of:
• 100-125k event-based kits supplied in component form
• 25-50k pre-assembled home testing kits
Suppliers should be able to demonstrate the accuracy and reliability of their testing methodologies, ideally holding relevant certifications such as CE marking for in vitro diagnostic medical devices. Kits must prioritize user safety, ease of interpretation of results, and have a suitable shelf life.
Interested suppliers are invited to provide information on their capabilities, including, but not limited to: product specifications, production capacity, packaging and logistics solutions, experience in supplying similar products (ideally within the healthcare sector), potential for innovative solutions, and indicative cost structures.
This Preliminary Market Engagement aims to inform NHSBT's procurement strategy and refine our requirements. Responses to this notice will be treated as preliminary market intelligence and will not constitute a formal tender process.
Next Steps: Following the review of responses, NHSBT may issue a Supplier questionnaire, hold supplier webinars or issue a formal contract notice.
Contact for Responses: Sahithi Bandi 
Response Deadline: 5/09/2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058611-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | £259,424 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELDON BIOLOGICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 14:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058611-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 15:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075339-2025
- 7 Aug 2025 at 09:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046781-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058611-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075339-2025
  19th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046781-2025
  7th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement 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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