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title: "OUH - Haemotology Managed Service - Blood Transfusion Analysers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb95"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# OUH - Haemotology Managed Service - Blood Transfusion Analysers

Buyer: OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb95

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## Summary

The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a managed service related to blood transfusion analysers, under the title "OUH - Haemotology Managed Service - Blood Transfusion Analysers." The procurement falls under the services category and is primarily intended for implementation across the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and Horton General Hospital in Banbury. The contract, valued at an estimated £1,650,000 (excluding VAT), aims to support a 24/7, 365-day operational service, inclusive of supply, installation, maintenance, and integration of equipment. Key engagement activities with potential suppliers are scheduled to conclude by 8th July 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 4th January 2027 and end on 3rd January 2032. Further communication notices are expected on 19th August 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics, pathology services, and laboratory equipment supply and maintenance. Small and medium enterprises with capabilities in providing advanced, high-availability blood analysis solutions, including automated analysers and associated reagents, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender offers avenues for business expansion by securing a long-term commitment with the NHS, ensuring a steady demand for services and supplies. Engaging in this process not only allows firms to contribute to critical healthcare services but also strengthens their portfolios within the public health sector. Interested businesses should prepare to demonstrate their innovative technological solutions and robust service provision capabilities during the pre-market engagement phase.

## Notice

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is seeking to procure a managed service for the provision of blood transfusion analysers and associated services across its hospital sites. The anticipated scope of the managed service will be delivered across the John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford) and Horton General Hospital (Banbury), supporting a 24/7, 365-day blood transfusion laboratory service. The proposed procurement will be awarded as a Managed Service Contract (MSC) and is planned to include, but not be limited to: Supply, installation and commissioning of automated blood transfusion analysers Provision of all reagents, consumables, controls and calibrators Full repair, maintenance and technical support services Integration with existing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Staff training, competency support and ongoing technical assistance The solutions aim is to provide a resilient and high-availability service, including redundancy arrangements to ensure continuity of service in the event of equipment failure. There must be appropriate provision across the network to support both routine and urgent (STAT) testing. The estimated total contract value is approximately PS1,650,000 (excluding VAT) over a contract term of 5 years. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award this as a single contract.

### Planning Information

Engagement as part of this pre-market engagement (PME) will be undertaken through a combination of online meetings, in-person discussions, telephone discussions and written correspondence (including email), with organisations that are able to provide a Blood Transfusion analyser managed service.
The engagement exercise aims to establish a suitable procurement approach that meets the Contracting Authority's objectives. The engagement is exploratory in nature and is intended for information gathering purposes to inform the specification and to identify potential suppliers of the required services.
In particular the PME seeks to:
1. Understand current and emerging solutions
2. Explore supplier capabilities and potential commercial models
3. Explore data requirements the contracting authority will need to provide
4. Support the development and refinement of the specification
Interested parties please reach out to Eman Majid (Eman.Majid@htepg.com) at HealthTrust Europe to schedule an engagement meeting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059180-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX3 9DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 07:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059180-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059180-2026
  24th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.healthtrusteurope.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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