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title: "Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b5a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5a5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust for "Referred Blood Transfusion Testing Services" has been concluded as of June 16, 2026. This project falls under the services category, specifically involving medical laboratory services as per the CPV classification 85145000. The procurement, which was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime, involves a direct award to NHS Blood and Transplant. The contract, valued at approximately £162,120, is set to provide services from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, covering the UK region, specifically in Gateshead, UKC22.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those experienced in immunohaematology and histocompatibility. Large-scale businesses, particularly those capable of providing specialised blood transfusion services, could find growth potential through engaging with contracts similar to or resulting from this procurement process. Although the specific award was made under direct procurement due to a lack of alternative providers, businesses that are interested in similar future opportunities could bolster their capabilities to meet the tender requirements for such critical health services. The clear identification of NHS Blood and Transplant as a sole capable provider underscores the need for niche expertise in this industry sector.

## Notice

Blood Transfusion Testing Services - H,I and RCI referrals

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services: The contract is for the provision of red cell Immunohaematology and Histocompatibility & immunogenetics investigations. Contract Award Statement: This is a provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process A. Contract Value: The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS162,120.00. Services to be provided between 01.04.26 - 31.03.27

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Details of the Award Decision-Makers: N.Keepin Conflicts of Interest: There were no conflicts of interest identified among the decision makers. Rationale: The Authority intends to directly award a contract to NHS Blood and Transplant under Direct Award Process A. The existing provider is the only capable provider of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056505-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £162,120 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056505-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk

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