--- title: "CLI-OJEU-50937 Ultra-High Resolution Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing for the Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-123507" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-123507" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123507.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123507.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2022-07-27" --- # CLI-OJEU-50937 Ultra-High Resolution Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing for the Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-123507 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-123507) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123507.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the service titled "Ultra-High Resolution Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing" for the Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry. This project aims to appoint a qualified contractor to perform essential typing and testing requirements for blood and cheek swab samples. The estimated budget for this procurement is £1,120,000, with expressions of interest due by 19th August 2022. Further engagement sessions are anticipated to be held in early September 2022 at the organisation's Cardiff location. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare and laboratory service providers, particularly those with expertise in genetic testing and HLA typing methodologies. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, accredited services that align with the requirements of the Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry will find this an ideal chance for growth. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet modern testing standards and engage in collaborative discussions during the pre-tender engagement sessions planned by the contracting authority. ## Notice NWSSP Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, and the Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry (WBMDR), part of Welsh Blood Service, are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to perform Ultra-High Resolution HLA Typing. For whole blood samples Ultra-High Resolution (USR) HLA-A, B, C, DRB1, DQA1, DQB1, DPA1, DPB1, and DRB3/4/5 HLA Typing is required. The provision of CCR5 testing from whole blood samples is also desirable. For cheek swab samples Ultra High Resolution (UHR) HLA-A, B, C, DRB1, DQA1, DQB1, DPA1, DPB1 and DRB3/4/5 HLA Typing as well as ABO/Rh and CMV Testing is required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry (WBMDR) recruits volunteer donors via blood sample and cheek swab (buccal swab) to support stem cell transplantation. The WBMDR has different typing and testing requirements depending on sample type: For whole blood samples: We require Ultra High Resolution (UHR) HLA-A, B, C, DRB1, DQA1, DQB1, DPA1, DPB1 and DRB3/4/5 HLA typing. The provision of CCR5 testing from whole blood samples is desirable. For cheek swab samples: We require Ultra High Resolution (UHR) HLA-A, B, C, DRB1, DQA1, DQB1, DPA1, DPB1 and DRB3/4/5 HLA typing as well as ABO/Rh and CMV testing. The contractor must be able to deliver the HLA types and relevant testing results (see above) of at least 4,000 stem cell donors. The HLA typing must be performed using modern methodology such next generation sequencing and must comply with an accredited Standard, for example, EFI or ASHI (or an acceptable equivalent). The results of typing at HLA-A, B, C, DRB1, DQA1, DQB1, DPA1, DPB1 and DRB3/4/5 and associated ABO/RH, CMV and CCR5 testing will be added to the WBMDR panel of donors as part of the recommendations of the UK Stem Cell Strategic Forum to increase the number of UK patients finding an acceptable match within a clinically appropriate time-period. This provision also supports transplantation for global patients. NWSSP-Procurement Services and WBMDR are looking to enter into pre-tender engagement with interested suppliers to explore options prior to commencing the tender process. All interested parties are invited to express their interest in writing by email to Joanne Liddle at Joanne.liddle@wales.nhs.uk with subject to read Expression of Interest. Please include company name, contact name, job title, telephone number and email address and a brief overview of your companie's activity in relation to this requirement. The deadline for receipt of expressions of interest is Friday 19th August 2022. All interested parties will be invited to pre-tender engagement either via MS Teams or in person. It is envisaged that this will be held beginning of September 2022.. Please ensure you submit your expressions of interest by email to Joanne Liddle at Joanne.liddle@wales.nhs.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123507 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Nov 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121200 - Medical specialist services - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123507 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL405992 CLI-OJEU-50937 Ultra-High Resolution Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing for the Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry - NWSSP Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, and the Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry (WBMDR), part of Welsh Blood Service, are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to perform Ultra-High Resolution HLA Typing. For whole blood samples Ultra-High Resolution (USR) HLA-A, B, C, DRB1, DQA1, DQB1, DPA1, DPB1, and DRB3/4/5 HLA Typing is required. The provision of CCR5 testing from whole blood samples is also desirable. For cheek swab samples Ultra High Resolution (UHR) HLA-A, B, C, DRB1, DQA1, DQB1, DPA1, DPB1 and DRB3/4/5 HLA Typing as well as ABO/Rh and CMV Testing is required. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123507 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-123507 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-123507. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123507.json.