---
title: "2526-087-STA-WBS Medical Evaluation of Prospective Stem Cell Donors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067cae"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067cae"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067cae.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067cae.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# 2526-087-STA-WBS Medical Evaluation of Prospective Stem Cell Donors

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067cae

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067cae)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067cae.json)

## Summary

This public procurement process involves NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. They have awarded a contract for the medical evaluation of prospective stem cell donors, including clinical assessment services aimed at ensuring donor eligibility in compliance with relevant safety standards. The procurement method employed is a direct award, justified by procurement history and accreditation requirements. The procurement falls under the services category, with a gross contract value of £162,000. Key dates include the contract award notice published on 28th April 2026, with the standstill period ending on 8th May 2026, and the contract period scheduled from 1st August 2026 to 28th February 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical evaluation and clinical assessment services, particularly those with expertise in blood analysis. Sole traders and SMEs with relevant accreditations may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities, as indicated by the direct award to the Bone Marrow Donor Registry, a proven supplier in this sector. The procurement environment favours businesses with established compliance with safety and eligibility standards, which could enhance growth potential within the healthcare services industry.

## Notice

Provision of Medical Evaluation of Prospective Stem Cell Donors to Welsh Blood Service including clinical assessment services to determine an individual's suitability to act as a stem cell donor, reviewing medical history, conducting examinations, and performing relevant tests to ensure compliance with safety and eligibility requirements for donation.

### Procurement Information

Procurement has previously conducted a competitive tender for the provision of Medical Evaluation of Prospective Stem Cell Donors, and Dr Al Sabah was the only bidder. Therefore, a direct award is justified. He operates as a sole trader and holds accreditation with the required governing bodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038770-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 15:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038770-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038766-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 09:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031316-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038770-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038766-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031316-2026
  7th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067cae. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067cae.json.