Scope
Description
The Welsh Blood Service requires modern, ISO15189-compliant fully automated coagulation analyser to improve testing throughput, reliability, and diagnostic accuracy, ensure seamless integration with EQAS schemes and internal quality control protocols and enhance workflow efficiency and reduce manual handling through automation. The system will be a compact coagulation analyser that is designed for a low-to-medium volume laboratory, offering fully automated testing for both routine and speciality assays. With a throughput of up to 110 tests per hour, it should support continuous operation allowing samples and reagents to be loaded at any time without interrupting the testing process. The system should accommodate at least 20 onboard samples and associated cooled reagents, ensuring optimal stability for sensitive assays.
The system will support data creation storage and back-up that is compliant
with current regulation including ALCOA++ and GDPR. System security will enable role-based access controls tailored to individual responsibilities, with at least four access levels: Operator, Operation and Validation, Configuration and Engineer.
Total value (estimated)
- £206,000 excluding VAT
- £247,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional 3 year extension can be taken in 1 year increments.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38434570 - Haematology analysers
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 85.00% |
| Technical | Quality | 15.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Velindre University NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
Unit 2 Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw, Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alexandra Lord-Brown
Email: Nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales