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title: "WBS-FTS-59428 Haemoglobin-S Testing Managed Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05998e"
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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: "2026-02-12"
---

# WBS-FTS-59428 Haemoglobin-S Testing Managed Service Contract

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05998e

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for a Managed Service focused on Haemoglobin-S Testing. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, was awarded to Abbott Diagnostics and involves laboratory and pathology services within the healthcare sector. The award notice specifies that the contract was valued at £98,000 with a gross amount of £117,600. This award was finalised on 5th February 2026, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2031, with two optional twelve-month extensions possible. The process adhered to Welsh devolved regulations, reflecting high service standards and efficient delivery by the Welsh Blood Service, which plays a crucial role in Wales' healthcare provision.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in laboratory services and managed healthcare services to engage with significant players within the healthcare industry in Wales. The contract’s value and the potential for extension make it appealing for businesses aiming to establish long-term partnerships and expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses that are adept in delivering high-quality and reliable pathology services, particularly those that can meet the complex needs of organisations such as NHS Wales, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Additionally, the open procurement method underscores the accessibility for qualified suppliers, ensuring a competitive environment to foster market growth.

## Notice

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) (a division of Velindre University NHS Trust) is commissioned by LHBs to be the supplier of blood components for customer hospitals across NHS Wales and plays a fundamental part in the delivery of healthcare in Wales. The Service aims to ensure that the donor's gift of blood is transformed into safe and effective blood components, which allow NHS Wales to improve the quality of life and save the lives of many thousands of people in Wales every year.Red cells from those donors with sickle cell trait can be safely transfused into most patients, except those with sickle cell disease (SCD), neonates, and paediatrics, due to the higher risk of red cell sickling, resulting in patient harm.The Welsh Blood Service are therefore looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide a Managed Service contract for Haemoglobin-S Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012813-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £98,000 |
| 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES - 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 11:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012813-2026
- 12 Sep 2025 at 13:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056251-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012813-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056251-2025
  12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/TheITTcodeforthisprocurementisitt_119976
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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