UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

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.

This tender is for the provision of antiviral medicines for the treatment of Hepatitis C (HCV) to NHS Wales.

Tender for the provision of Radiopharmaceuticals for use in Positron Emission Tomography (PET-CT) to Health Boards in Wales.

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking to procure a specialist supplier to design and develop a World Model for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) delivery in support of the transition to the new Velindre Cancer Centre. The model will support strategic planning and operational decision-making by providing enhanced visibility of patient demand, treatment capacity, workforce requirements and service delivery across the cancer network. The requirement forms part of the wider transformation programme for cancer services and will support the development of sustainable, data-driven treatment pathways, ensuring patients receive timely access to care whilst maximising available resources. The successful supplier will be expected to provide expertise in healthcare modelling, data integration, analytics and stakeholder engagement to develop a solution that supports forecasting, capacity planning and continuous service improvement. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1 January 2027, with the contract expected to run for an initial period of 12 months.

Framework Overview NWSSP Procurement Services is seeking to establish a multi supplier framework agreement to meet the national requirements of NHS Wales for orthopaedic, joint replacement, trauma and extremity products. The framework will provide all participating NHS organisations with access to a consistent, standardised and compliant procurement solution. Exclusions Spinal products are expressly excluded from the scope of this framework agreement. Participating Organisations NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) is conducting this procurement on behalf of the following NHS Wales organisations: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Hywel Dda University Health Board Powys Teaching Health Board Swansea Bay University Health Board Velindre University Health Board Future Participation NWSSP Procurement Services reserves the right to include additional NHS Wales organisations within the scope of the framework agreement at any time during its term. Any such additions will be made following consultation with all appointed framework suppliers.

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking a Contractor to provide a fully managed coffee and vending solution for the New Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC), Cardiff. The requirement comprises: Part A - Equipment Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Support Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of coffee machines, barista coffee machines, coffee grinders, coffee vending machines and snack/cold drinks vending machines. Planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, repairs, replacement parts and associated support services throughout the contract period. Provision of telemetry, management information and reporting services. Part B - Managed Vending and Coffee Service Supply of beverages, food products and consumables. Stock management, replenishment and merchandising. Operation and management of vending and coffee services. Revenue collection, customer refunds and management reporting. Payment of an agreed revenue share to the Trust. The service will support patients, visitors and staff at the New Velindre Cancer Centre and must operate on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis. The contract will be for an initial period of three (3) years with options to extend for a further three (3) periods of twelve (12) months. The Contractor will be required to support the Trust's sustainability objectives and comply with all applicable food safety, health and safety and statutory requirements.