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title: "Provision of Fetal Cell Count Kits (IQP-363) for the Welsh Blood Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e0e5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-11-13"
---

# Provision of Fetal Cell Count Kits (IQP-363) for the Welsh Blood Service

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e0e5

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, under the aegis of Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Fetal Cell Count Kits for the Welsh Blood Service. This contract, identified as IQP-363, falls under the 'goods' category, specifically involving diagnostic kits. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, focusing on suppliers capable of delivering specialised medical products in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Awarded on 13th November 2025, the contract outlines a delivery schedule commencing on 1st December 2025 and completing on 30th November 2029, with an anticipated milestone for future contract signature by 20th November 2025.

The procurement of Fetal Cell Count Kits offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics and supply of CE-marked medical equipment. Companies like CALTAG MEDSYSTEMS LIMITED, recognised for their sole distributorship of these kits in the UK, are prime examples of suitable candidates given their capability to distribute high-quality medical testing kits that meet rigorous validation standards. This contract facilitates robust and timely results essential for hospital blood banks, indicating a valuable niche for suppliers equipped to provide innovative diagnostic solutions within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Provision of IQ Products Fetal Cell Count Kit (IQP363) to the Welsh Blood Service for fetomaternal haemorrhage estimation using a flow cytometer. This kit is used as part of the confirmatory FMH estimation service provided for hospital blood banks in line with BSH guidelines. Kit cannot be purchased direct form the manufacturer. The Supplier is the sole distributor of the Fetal Cell Count Kit (IQP363) in the UK. Kit is CE marked and established as appropriate for use during prior validation. Due to the established quality of this kit, there will be no issues with assay response and assay failure will be minimised. WBS FMH service will remain robust and results provided in a timely manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073736-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,040 |
| 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 (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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CALTAG MEDSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 17:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073736-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073736-2025
  13th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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