---
title: "Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0585d0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-12"
---

# Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0585d0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, involves the award of a contract for "Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services." This falls under the category of medical laboratory services and aligns with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method was limited, following a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, signed on 25th June 2025, has been awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant and is valued at approximately £147,382.00. The services will be provided across the UK from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, addressing the needs for red cell Immunohaematology and Histocompatibility & immunogenetics investigations.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those involved in medical laboratory testing. Although the contract was directly awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant, the need for specialised services like Immunohaematology and compatibility testing demonstrates a significant market niche. Businesses with expertise in innovative medical testing solutions or those capable of providing complementary health services might find opportunities for collaboration or future competitive procurement processes in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Blood Transfusion Testing Services - H,I and RCI referrals

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of red cell Immunohaematology and Histocompatibility & immunogenetics investigations. Contract Award Statement: This is a provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS147,382.00. Services to be provided between 01.04.25 - 31.03.26

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047925-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £147,382 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047925-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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