---
title: "BCU-STA-63056 Purchase of Blood Analyser for Glan Clwyd Hospital Theatres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b859"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-06-18"
---

# BCU-STA-63056 Purchase of Blood Analyser for Glan Clwyd Hospital Theatres

Buyer: BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b859

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## Summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has concluded a public procurement process for the purchase of a blood analyser for Glan Clwyd Hospital Theatres, situated in the UK. The contracting process follows a direct award without competition under the legal framework of the United Kingdom, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement, finalised on 18 June 2026, is classified under the goods category and aims to standardise equipment and practices across the hospital's theatres. Key participant entities include the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, which played a role as the procuring entity, and Novel Biomarkers Catalyst Lab (NBCL BV) from the Netherlands, which has been awarded the contract. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2026, with an awarded value of £48,000 excluding taxes.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory equipment, particularly those adept in providing advanced diagnostic devices. It presents an avenue for suppliers who can deliver precision medical technology to expand their footprint within UK health institutions. Companies engaged in the manufacturing and supply of medical analysers like the one procured could benefit immensely, as the health board seeks partners able to contribute to reducing waiting lists for specific medical procedures. This scenario is especially advantageous for suppliers capable of offering innovative health solutions that promote operational consistency across multiple facilities.

## Notice

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board intends to direct award a contract for the supply of a blood analyser into Glan Clwyd Hospital Theatres following a successful equipment trial. This will promote standardisation in both equipment and practice, as this specific analyser is already in use at Wrexham Maelor Hospital Theatres. This is a specialist blood analyser used for a specific procedure and will assist in reduction of waiting lists for this specialty. The Health Board are not aware of any alternative equipment which can provide the equivalent level of analysis for this procedure. A voluntary standstill period of 8 working days will be observed from the publication date of this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057694-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2PW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOVEL BIOMARKERS CATALYST LAB (NBCL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 14:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057694-2026
- 18 Jun 2026 at 14:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057678-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057694-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057678-2026
  18th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/
- https://nwssp.nhs.wales/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nbcl.nl/

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