Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0598d5
- Published by:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Authority ID:
- AA0221
- Publication date:
- 03 December 2025
- Deadline date:
- 05 January 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The Welsh Blood Service requires modern, ISO15189-compliant fully automated coagulation analyser to improve testing throughput, reliability, and diagnostic accuracy, ensure seamless integration with EQAS schemes and internal quality control protocols and enhance workflow efficiency and reduce manual handling through automation. The system will be a compact coagulation analyser that is designed for a low-to-medium volume laboratory, offering fully automated testing for both routine and speciality assays. With a throughput of up to 110 tests per hour, it should support continuous operation allowing samples and reagents to be loaded at any time without interrupting the testing process. The system should accommodate at least 20 onboard samples and associated cooled reagents, ensuring optimal stability for sensitive assays.The system will support data creation storage and back-up that is compliantwith current regulation including ALCOA++ and GDPR. System security will enable role-based access controls tailored to individual responsibilities, with at least four access levels: Operator, Operation and Validation, Configuration and Engineer.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
The Welsh Blood Service requires modern, ISO15189-compliant fully automated coagulation analyser to improve testing throughput, reliability, and diagnostic accuracy, ensure seamless integration with EQAS schemes and internal quality control protocols and enhance workflow efficiency and reduce manual handling through automation. The system will be a compact coagulation analyser that is designed for a low-to-medium volume laboratory, offering fully automated testing for both routine and speciality assays. With a throughput of up to 110 tests per hour, it should support continuous operation allowing samples and reagents to be loaded at any time without interrupting the testing process. The system should accommodate at least 20 onboard samples and associated cooled reagents, ensuring optimal stability for sensitive assays.
The system will support data creation storage and back-up that is compliant
with current regulation including ALCOA++ and GDPR. System security will enable role-based access controls tailored to individual responsibilities, with at least four access levels: Operator, Operation and Validation, Configuration and Engineer.
Delivery regions
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
206000 GBP to 206000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2031, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2034
Contracting authority
Velindre University NHS Trust
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38434570 - Haematology analysers
Delivery regions
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Lot value (estimated)
206000 GBP Excluding VAT
247200 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2031, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2034, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Optional 3 year extension can be taken in 1 year increments.
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
05 January 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
29 December 2025, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
02 March 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
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There are no commodity categories for this notice.
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Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 1022 |
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
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Notice details
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- Publication date:
- 11 September 2025
- Deadline date:
- 23 September 2025 23:59
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
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- Publication date:
- 03 December 2025
- Deadline date:
- 05 January 2026 12:00
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a