Scope
Reference
WBS-FTS-60323
Description
The Welsh Blood Service are seeking a supplier to build mobile blood donations units (including generators) and supply support vehicles.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,035,839 excluding VAT
- £1,243,007 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 2 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
26 September 2025
Engagement process description
The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) will shortly be going out to tender for new mobile blood donation units with generators and support vehicles. The requirement will be phased over the financial years 26/27 and 27/28.
Ahead of publishing the formal tender opportunity, WBS would like to invite suppliers to participate in a supplier engagement exercise. The purpose of these sessions is to:
• Provide a brief overview of the upcoming requirement.
• Offer suppliers the opportunity to showcase relevant experience and capabilities.
• Allow WBS to better understand market capacity and any potential delivery challenges.
Format: A short virtual session (via MS Teams), including a presentation and discussion, lasting approximately 30-45 minutes per supplier.
Available Dates and Times:
• Wednesday 17th September 25 - 1:00-1:45pm | 2:00-2:45pm | 3:00-3:45pm
• Thursday 18th September 25 - 1:00-1:45pm | 2:00-2:45pm | 3:00-3:45pm
• Friday 19th September 25 - 1:00-1:45pm | 2:00-2:45pm | 3:00-3:45pm
• Wednesday 24th September 25 - 1:00-1:45pm | 2:00-2:45pm | 3:00-3:45pm
• Thursday 25th September 25 - 1:00-1:45pm | 2:00-2:45pm | 3:00-3:45pm
• Friday 26th September 25 - 1:00-1:45pm | 2:00-2:45pm | 3:00-3:45pm
Next Steps:
If you wish to participate, please confirm your interest by emailing philip.jones12@wales.nhs.uk no later than 5:00pm on Friday the 5th of September 2025.
Please include in your email at least two preferred date and time slots from those listed above and we will do our best to accommodate your availability.
Please note: This is a pre market engagement session. No commercial information, pricing or commitments will be requested or shared at this stage. The formal opportunity will be published via eTenderWales in due course.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 October 2025
Contracting authority
Velindre University NHS Trust
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
Unit 2 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Welsh Blood Service
Email: Philip.Jones12@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-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 (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Phil Jones
Email: Philip.Jones12@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys