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title: "WBS-FTS-60770 Fully Automated Coagulation Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0598d5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# WBS-FTS-60770 Fully Automated Coagulation Analyser

Buyer: VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0598d5

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## Summary

Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for a fully automated coagulation analyser, under the title "WBS-FTS-60770 Fully Automated Coagulation Analyser." The procurement was conducted through an open procedure targeting the medical equipment industry and involved three bidders. The contract, valued at GBP 196,912 gross, has been awarded to Werfen Ltd, a large supplier based in Cheshire. This procurement falls under the category of goods, with the award announced on 28th January 2026 and the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026. This process will support diagnostic accuracy and efficiency within low-to-medium volume laboratories across the Welsh region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, particularly those capable of supplying and maintaining sophisticated diagnostic systems in compliance with ISO15189 standards. Companies with expertise in providing automated testing solutions that enhance laboratory efficiency and accuracy would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Furthermore, with its open procurement method, the process encourages participation from diverse suppliers, including SMEs, despite the final contract being awarded to a large organisation. The engagement of such contracts can lead to increased market presence and networking within public healthcare sectors. The renewal option, which allows for an extension in increments of up to three additional years, provides sustained business potential for the chosen supplier.

## Notice

The Welsh Blood Service requires modern, ISO15189-compliant fully automated coagulation analyser to improve testing throughput, reliability, and diagnostic accuracy, ensure seamless integration with EQAS schemes and internal quality control protocols and enhance workflow efficiency and reduce manual handling through automation. The system will be a compact coagulation analyser that is designed for a low-to-medium volume laboratory, offering fully automated testing for both routine and speciality assays. With a throughput of up to 110 tests per hour, it should support continuous operation allowing samples and reagents to be loaded at any time without interrupting the testing process. The system should accommodate at least 20 onboard samples and associated cooled reagents, ensuring optimal stability for sensitive assays.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 3 year extension can be taken in 1 year increments.

### Planning Information

The purpose of the PME is to engage in pre-tender market engagement with interested Bidders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007676-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £206,000 |
| Lots value | £206,000 |
| Awards value | £164,093 |
| 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 | VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| 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 | TLL Wales, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WERFEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38434570 - Haematology analysers

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007676-2026
- 3 Dec 2025 at 14:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079391-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 15:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055922-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007676-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079391-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055922-2025
  11th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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