--- title: "Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145527" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-145527" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145527.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145527.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2024-10-23" --- # Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145527 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-145527) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145527.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board" within the Health industry category. The procurement process, set to be initiated via a tender, focuses on delivering bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services across three acute sites: Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, and Ysbyty Gwynedd, including satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should note the upcoming pre-tender supplier engagement meeting scheduled for the afternoon of Tuesday, 19th November 2024, to be held via Microsoft Teams. Expressions of interest are requested by close of business on Friday, 8th November 2024, with the window for future notice set for June 2025. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for reliable Managed Service Contract providers experienced in In Vitro Diagnostics support, specifically within the Transfusion services sector. Businesses excelling in providing 24/7 laboratory support, meeting MHRA compliance, and holding UKAS accreditation will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. It is an ideal opportunity for companies that cater to healthcare facilities, especially those supporting theatres, cancer centres, and renal units. Engaging in this procurement process would provide a sustained service relationship across multiple healthcare sites, amplifying business reach and industry footprint. ## Notice Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Pathology are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. BCUHB delivers Transfusion services for Group and Antibody screens, Cross matching, and issuing of products (via remote and electronic issue) across all 3 acute sites (Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd), with blood stocks provided on a remote/electronic issue basis to satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. The service is registered as compliant with MHRA, and shares a single unified UKAS accreditation across all 3 locations. Each acute site has a fully capable Transfusion laboratory area as part of the Blood Science laboratory and operates on a 24/7 basis as an established and resilient service model. Each site also supports theatres, cancer centres and renal units with the relevant specialist requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Pathology are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. The Health Board is looking to hold a pre-tender supplier engagement meeting where further information on the requirement and service will be provided. This meeting will be held via Microsoft teams in the afternoon of Tuesday 19th November 2024. As part of this prior information notice, please provide your expression of interest to receive an invite to this event.. Please send any queries to nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145527 | | 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 | 23 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 85111800 - Pathology services - 85111810 - Blood analysis services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145527 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=OCT493592&idx=1 23rd October 2024 - BCUHB Pathology Tender Exercise Memorandum of Understanding - Transfusion Service - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT493592 Blood Transfusion Managed Service Contract For Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Pathology are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. BCUHB delivers Transfusion services for Group and Antibody screens, Cross matching, and issuing of products (via remote and electronic issue) across all 3 acute sites (Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd), with blood stocks provided on a remote/electronic issue basis to satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. The service is registered as compliant with MHRA, and shares a single unified UKAS accreditation across all 3 locations. Each acute site has a fully capable Transfusion laboratory area as part of the Blood Science laboratory and operates on a 24/7 basis as an established and resilient service model. Each site also supports theatres, cancer centres and renal units with the relevant specialist requirements. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145527 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-145527 ## 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-145527. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145527.json.