---
title: "WBS-DCO-62192 HLA Rapid Typing Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce79"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# WBS-DCO-62192 HLA Rapid Typing Systems

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce79

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff, United Kingdom, is overseeing the procurement process for the contract titled "WBS-DCO-62192 HLA Rapid Typing Systems". This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on blood-grouping reagents. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to the supplier VH Bio. The procurement was made through a direct award method under the NHS Blood and Transplant Framework. Key dates include the contract period starting on 11 August 2026 and concluding on 28 February 2034, with a standstill period ending on 11 August 2026.

This procurement opportunity signifies potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory equipment, particularly those producing HLA rapid typing systems and blood-grouping reagents. SMEs could find this tender especially beneficial as it aligns with a framework suitable for smaller enterprises. Companies looking to expand their market presence in the healthcare sector and those with innovative solutions in rapid typing technologies would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The direct award method indicates a streamlined procurement process that favours suppliers with proven technical capabilities and a robust track record within the specified framework.

## Notice

Welsh Blood Service are awarding WBS-DCO-62192 HLA Rapid Typing Systems against NHS Blood and Transplant Framework 2024/S 000-037005

### Procurement Information

Utilising a National Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071965-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,000 |
| 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 | VH BIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 07:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071965-2026
- 20 Jul 2026 at 08:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068078-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071965-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068078-2026
  20th July 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

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