---
title: "Supply of Antibody Assays (Fortress Diagnostics)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f628"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-12-15"
---

# Supply of Antibody Assays (Fortress Diagnostics)

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f628

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, has completed a direct award procurement process for the supply of antibody assays under the title "Supply of Antibody Assays (Fortress Diagnostics)," contracted through UNA Health Ltd, situated in Stoke-on-Trent. This process falls under the medical consumables category and is part of the procurement of goods. The contract period commences on 17 December 2025 and ends on 17 December 2029, with options for up to two additional years of renewal. The contract, valued at £75,958, was finalised and signed on 15 December 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the medical consumables industry, specifically those capable of supplying antibody assays. Direct procurement methods benefitting from reduced competition thresholds indicate the suitability for established suppliers with a strong capacity for direct awarding protocols. Large-scale businesses with expertise in medical diagnostics would find such contracts beneficial, serving the long-term needs of public healthcare entities like NHS Blood and Transplant.

## Notice

Supply of Antibody Assays (Fortress Diagnostics) Direct Award - PA2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083090-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,958 |
| Contracts value | £75,958 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNA HEALTH LTDUNIT 6 & 7, FITZGERALD WAY SCOTIA ROAD BUSINESS PARK, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST6 4HN. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 19:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083090-2025
- 15 Dec 2025 at 19:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083089-2025
- 15 Dec 2025 at 19:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083087-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083090-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083089-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083087-2025
  15th December 2025 - Transparency 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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