Scope
Reference
BCU-FTS-57591
Description
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.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2036
- Possible extension to 31 March 2043
- 15 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Contract locations
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
- UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A1
Headquarters, Ysybty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alexandra Lord-Brown
Email: Nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing procurement on behalf of the Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
4/5 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alexandra Lord-Brown
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys