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Cymraeg

UK4

WBS-FTS-63787 Replacement of Rapid Plasma/Blast Freezer Equipment

  • First published: 04 September 2026
  • Last modified: 04 September 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06f25d
Published by:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Authority ID:
AA0221
Publication date:
04 September 2026
Deadline date:
05 October 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

WBS-FTS-63787

Procurement description

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.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

470000.00 GBP to 470000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM to 31 December 2033, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

Velindre University NHS Trust

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Unit 2 Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw, Nantgarw,

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF15 7QZ

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN

Email: nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

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

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

470000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

564000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 December 2033, 23:59PM

Award criteria

Type: cost

Name

Commercial

Weighting: 60.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Technical

Weighting: 25.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Sustainability

Weighting: 15.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

05 October 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

28 September 2026, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

20 November 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • Welsh
  • English

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
39711124 Industrial freezers Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs
38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Technology and Equipment
33100000 Medical equipments Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

About the buyer

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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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