--- title: "WBS-ITT-63315-MAINTENANCE, SERVICE AND CALIBRATION OF PIPETTES WITHIN WELSH BLOOD SERVICE TRUST" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0778da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0778da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0778da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0778da.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Velindre University NHS Trust" published: "2026-09-23" --- # WBS-ITT-63315-MAINTENANCE, SERVICE AND CALIBRATION OF PIPETTES WITHIN WELSH BLOOD SERVICE TRUST Buyer: Velindre University NHS Trust Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0778da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0778da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0778da.json) ## Summary Velindre University NHS Trust, through its Welsh Blood Service division, is procuring comprehensive pipette maintenance, servicing, repair and calibration. The work covers all pipettes used within the Welsh Blood Service Trust, including their inspection, planned maintenance, repair and calibration. This is a laboratory equipment repair and maintenance service, covering precision instruments used in blood service operations. The Welsh Blood Service collects, tests and supplies blood, platelets and bone marrow to hospitals across Wales. Delivery is in Wales. The requirement is for a contractor able to provide the full range of pipette care rather than a supply of new equipment. Welsh or English may be used for invitations and tender responses; Welsh responses are translated into English before evaluation, with translators excluded from award decisions. The buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The enquiry deadline was 22 October 2026 at 12:00 noon, and the tender submission deadline was 26 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. The single contract is scheduled to run from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with an option to extend by up to two years in one-year increments. Its estimated value is £77,360 excluding VAT (£92,832 including VAT). The award is based on the most economically advantageous tender: technical quality accounts for 40% and price for 60%. Tender responses may be submitted electronically through the stated eTender Wales portal. Late submissions are not considered. This opportunity suits a specialist pipette service provider able to demonstrate substantial technical competence and relevant experience. The contractor must be capable of inspecting, maintaining, repairing and calibrating all pipettes used across the Welsh Blood Service Trust, so suppliers need the operational capacity to cover a complete pipette fleet and deliver both routine servicing and responsive repair. Experience with laboratory and precision equipment maintenance is directly relevant. The service supports a blood service that collects, tests and supplies blood, platelets and bone marrow to hospitals, making dependable equipment servicing central to its work. Technical quality carries significant weight in the evaluation, so suppliers should be able to set out a credible technical service offer alongside competitive pricing. ## Notice Welsh Blood Services are looking to engage a highly qualified and experienced contractor to deliver comprehensive maintenance and repair services for pipettes within Welsh Blood Service Trust. This includes the inspection, maintenance, repair and calibration of all pipettes used within WBS. Welsh Blood Service (WBS) Trust is an operational division of the Velindre University NHS Trust that collects, tests, and supplies blood, platelets, and bone marrow for hospitals across Wales. Invitation to quote or tender will be accepted in Welsh as well as English. However, please note that tender responses submitted in Welsh will be translated by the trust into English before consideration. Those involved in translating the document will be barred from taking decisions on awarding tenders. Full details outlining the scope of the works are contained within the eTender Wales invitation to Tender. The tender will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender based on 40% quality and 60% cost as detailed in the ITT document. Please note that the tender closing date is 26/10/2026 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered. The eTenderwales bravosolution ref:project_63315 and itt_127549. Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. More details can be found at https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1790164695554.920647-1 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option to extend for 2 years in 1 year increments ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090248-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £77,360 | | Lots value | £77,360 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2026 at 15:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090248-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090248-2026 23rd September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1790164695554.920647-1 - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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