Scope
Reference
C350958
Description
Anti-D and Anti-c Antibody Quantification
NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) function is seeking to provide a range of reference services to hospitals, focusing on ensuring safe and effective blood transfusions by diagnosing and managing complex issues related to red blood cells. Antibody (anti-D and anti-c) quantification is a vital component of RCI service, predominantly providing service to NHS hospitals. The test results play a crucial role in guiding the clinical management of alloimmunised ANC patients’ by predicting the risk of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn and triggering referral to an FMU specialist, In addition, quantification is used to assist in the laboratory differentiation of immune anti-D from passive anti-D Ig. The test is vital for identifying levels of alloimmune and prophylactic anti-D, as well as alloimmune anti-c in obstetric and other referrals.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Supply and Support of Complete Antibody Quantification Testing Systems
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,180,046 excluding VAT
- £2,434,456 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
White Horse Scientific Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZNR-8416-HNNW
Unit 23 Salisbury Road Business Park,
Pewsey
SN9 5PZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: Yes
Contract 1. Supply and Support of Complete Antibody Quantification Testing Systems
Contracting authority
NHS Blood and Transplant
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBY-6395-VWBP
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Email: coco.otiotio@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government