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title: "WBS-FTS-60323 - Mobile Donation Clinics (MDCs) for Welsh Blood Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0590d2"
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buyer: "VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST"
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# WBS-FTS-60323 - Mobile Donation Clinics (MDCs) for Welsh Blood Service

Buyer: VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0590d2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Mobile Donation Clinics (MDCs) for the Welsh Blood Service began under Velindre University NHS Trust, operating as the buying organisation. Located in Cardiff, UK, this process has transitioned through planning, tendering, and award stages. The open procurement procedure is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and has been completed with the contract awarded to W.H. BENCE (COACHWORKS) LIMITED. The awarded contract, active since 9th June 2026, spans until 31st March 2037. This procurement falls under the goods industry category with additional service elements, focusing on transport equipment. The procurements' value was set at approximately £1.52 million gross.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the design and manufacture of mobile units and auxiliary transport equipment. SMEs such as W.H. BENCE (COACHWORKS) LIMITED, known for specialised transport solutions, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The focus on quality (60% technical) and cost (40% commercial) criteria ensures that businesses with a strong technical portfolio and competitive pricing can successfully compete. The open nature of this procurement process encourages broad participation, offering growth for businesses looking to expand their presence in public healthcare sectors across Wales.

## Notice

Contract Details Notice for WBS-FTS-60323 - Mobile Donation Clinics (MDCs) for Welsh Blood Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend for up to twelve (12) months solely to allow additional time for completion of the builds in the event of delivery delays, subject to Welsh Government approval. The extension carries no additional financial value and does not provide for the commissioning of any additional units.

### Planning Information

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) will shortly be going out to tender for new mobile blood donation units with generators and support vehicles. The requirement will be phased over the financial years 26/27 and 27/28.
Ahead of publishing the formal tender opportunity, WBS would like to invite suppliers to participate in a supplier engagement exercise. The purpose of these sessions is to:
• Provide a brief overview of the upcoming requirement.
• Offer suppliers the opportunity to showcase relevant experience and capabilities.
• Allow WBS to better understand market capacity and any potential delivery challenges.
Format: A short virtual session (via MS Teams), including a presentation and discussion, lasting approximately 30–45 minutes per supplier.
Available Dates and Times:
• Wednesday 17th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm
• Thursday 18th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm
• Friday 19th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm
• Wednesday 24th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm
• Thursday 25th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm
• Friday 26th September 25 – 1:00–1:45pm | 2:00–2:45pm | 3:00–3:45pm
Next Steps:
If you wish to participate, please confirm your interest by emailing philip.jones12@wales.nhs.uk no later than 5:00pm on Friday the 5th of September 2025.
Please include in your email at least two preferred date and time slots from those listed above and we will do our best to accommodate your availability.
Please note: This is a pre market engagement session. No commercial information, pricing or commitments will be requested or shared at this stage. The formal opportunity will be published via eTenderWales in due course.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054126-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,046,547 |
| Lots value | £1,046,547 |
| Awards value | £1,274,480 |
| Contracts value | £1,274,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W.H. BENCE (COACHWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 09:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054126-2026
- 28 May 2026 at 07:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050010-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 13:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024053-2026
- 29 Aug 2025 at 15:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052595-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054126-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050010-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024053-2026
  17th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052595-2025
  29th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/49925853019CFBA209F5
  All documents can be downloaded via the tender portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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