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title: "Supply & Maintenance of Full Blood Count Haemotology Analysers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ced2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# Supply & Maintenance of Full Blood Count Haemotology Analysers

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ced2

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant, a public authority under the central government, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Supply & Maintenance of Full Blood Count Haemotology Analysers". This engagement seeks to explore opportunities for potential future procurement in the sector of medical equipment, specifically haemotology analysers. Located in Bristol, the procurement process involves a virtual market engagement session estimated to take place in November or December 2025. Interested suppliers must register by 11th November 2025 to participate, with procurement communications anticipated for release by 1st April 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specializing in medical and diagnostic equipment, especially those providing full blood count analysers and related services, such as middleware and automation connectivity. The process is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative solutions and robust support infrastructures. Engaging in this preliminary process may allow businesses to influence the formation of procurement specifications and timelines, presenting a valuable avenue for expanding their reach within the public health sector.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking to engage with suppliers to inform the strategic development and potential future procurement of laboratory analyser platforms supporting routine and specialist testing. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice invites suppliers to participate in market engagement sessions to present products and services. Scope: Engagement covers, but is not limited to: - Full Blood Count (FBC) analysers including any additional elements such as automated differentials and reticulocyte analysis. - Middleware, LIS connectivity - Automation (tracking) - Consumables, reagents - Service/support options Purpose of Engagement: These sessions are intended to provide NHSBT with market intelligence, demonstrate current capability, inform specification development and procurement planning. This is not a procurement or invitation to tender; rather, it is an early market engagement activity to guide potential future tenders. Expected Outcomes: NHSBT aims to: - Understand available technologies and configurations - Assess supplier service models and UK support infrastructure - Identify potential cost models, reagent strategies (closed/open), and managed service options - Build procurement timelines and draft technical specifications for any future tender Suppliers wishing to participate should register via the NHSBT Commercial Team by contacting Jo.Murphy@nhsbt.nhs.uk by 11th November 2025. Registration should include a brief company profile and proposed product platforms to present. Additional questions will be provided upon registering interest.

### Planning Information

Sessions are for information gathering only. Suppliers should ensure any shared information is non-confidential or clearly marked if confidential. NHSBT will not reimburse suppliers for preparation or travel. Further instructions and session agendas will be provided following registration.
Engagement sessions will be held virtually via MS Teams. 
Estimated engagement period: November or December 2025. Specific dates and times will be shared with registered suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066309-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 38434570 - Haematology analysers

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 12:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066309-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066309-2025
  17th October 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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