BCU-FTS-57591 Blood Transfusion Managed Service for BCUHB

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-052490Procurement Act 2023active
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Estimated value

£6.4m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

23 Apr 2026

Deadline 18 Jun 2026

Description

BCUHB Pathology, as part of the DSCSS directorate, 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.

Scope

Reference
BCU-FTS-57591
Total value
£6,393,516.15 excluding VAT
£7,672,219.38 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Dec 2027 to 30 Nov 2035
Possible extension to 30 Nov 2042

This contract runs for 96 months with the option to extend for 84 months. This will be discussed with the stakeholder prior to the expiry of the initial contract period.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
85111800
85111810
71900000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Commercialcost60.00%
Technicalquality40.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
11 Jun 2026, 4:00 pm
Submission deadline
18 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html The ITT reference for this opportunity is itt_124399.
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure