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title: "WBS-FTS-63787 Replacement of Rapid Plasma/Blast Freezer Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f25d"
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buyer: "Velindre University NHS Trust"
published: "2026-09-04"
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# WBS-FTS-63787 Replacement of Rapid Plasma/Blast Freezer Equipment

Buyer: Velindre University NHS Trust  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f25d

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## Summary

Velindre University NHS Trust, through the Welsh Blood Service, is buying three replacement rapid plasma or blast freezer units. The equipment is used to rapidly freeze clinical plasma components, including Fresh Frozen Plasma, cryoprecipitate and Plasma for Medicines. The purpose is to maintain the Welsh Blood Service’s capability and business continuity for manufacturing clinical plasma for patients in Wales, while supporting growth in the plasma for medicines programme and increased plasma production volumes. This is a goods procurement for industrial, laboratory and medical freezing equipment. Delivery is required in the United Kingdom, with the equipment supporting services delivered for patients and plasma programmes in Wales.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers using an open procedure. It is a single-lot competition with an estimated value of £470,000 excluding VAT, or £564,000 including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2033. The deadline for enquiries was 28 September 2026 at 5:00pm, and the deadline for tender submissions is 5 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. The anticipated award decision date is 20 November 2026. Tenders may be submitted electronically in English or Welsh through the buyer’s e-tendering system. Offers will be evaluated on commercial cost at 60%, technical quality at 25% and sustainability at 15%.

This opportunity suits suppliers of industrial blast freezers, rapid plasma freezers, medical equipment or specialist laboratory refrigeration. Relevant bidders are likely to be manufacturers, authorised distributors, installation providers or equipment specialists able to supply three units for use in a clinical blood-processing environment. The requirement calls for equipment capable of rapidly freezing plasma components consistently, supporting continuity of production and the technical demands of a growing plasma medicines programme. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate strong technical performance, reliable equipment support and the capacity to deliver and support the units over a long-term contract. Sustainability forms part of the assessment, so environmental performance and responsible service arrangements will also matter. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

## Notice

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) requires the replacement of three rapid plasma / blast freezer units which are currently used for the rapid freezing of plasma components, including Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), cryoprecipitate, and Plasma for Medicines (PFM) components. The contract will provide WBS with the capability and business continuity required to manufacture clinical plasma for patients in Wales. It will also support the plasma for medicines programme in Wales as it continues to grow and expand on current plasma volumes produced.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083935-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £470,000 |
| Lots value | £470,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Velindre University NHS Trust |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Postcode area | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39711124 - Industrial freezers

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2026 at 14:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083935-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083935-2026
  4th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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