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WBS-FTS-64245 Haematology Testing System

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
4 Nov 2026
Published
6 Oct 2026
Estimated value
£409k
Location
Wales

Overview

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) requires an advanced automated haematology analysis system to support blood donor assessment, blood component quality monitoring, research and innovation activities. The proposed solution will be required to provide automated full blood count (FBC) analysis, 5-part white cell differential capability and integrated reticulocyte analysis on the primary analyser. Of particular interest are systems capable of generating the data required to support emerging donor health assessment methodologies, including FlowScore calculation and reticulated haemoglobin analysis for the early detection of iron deficiency in blood donors. The requirement is includes advanced analytical capabilities that support the unique operational needs of a blood establishment. These include fluorescence platelet counting with high accuracy at low platelet concentrations, reticulated platelet measurement, low-level white cell enumeration suitable for blood component quality monitoring, and the ability to perform blood component testing without the need for separate instrumentation. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate how their platforms support routine blood component quality control programmes through dedicated blood bank functionality and provide evidence of successful implementation within blood services, blood centres or comparable blood establishments. WBS is particularly interested in solutions that are supported by robust External Quality Assessment (EQA/EQAS) programmes and can demonstrate meaningful peer group benchmarking through sufficient participant numbers using the same analyser platform and methodology. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate compliance with applicable medical device regulations, support quality and regulatory requirements through a mature quality management system and provide resilient service and maintenance arrangements that minimise downtime and ensure continuity of critical testing services.

CPV codes

  • 38434570 Haematology analysers

About the buyer

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) has published 320 tender notices since 28 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £107bn. 41 of them are currently open.

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