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Published 20 Apr 2026, 09:52 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Supply and Support of Complete Antibody Quantification Testing Systems

Official notice

Authority: NHS Blood and Transplant (Central government)

Framework agreementDirect awardSME suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Award in standstill 2 Apr 2026no call for competition
Award (standstill) to White Horse Scientific Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Anti-D and Anti-c Antibody Quantification

NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) function is seeking to provide a range of reference services to hospitals, focusing on ensuring safe and effective blood transfusions by diagnosing and managing complex issues related to red blood cells. Antibody (anti-D and anti-c) quantification is a vital component of RCI service, predominantly providing service to NHS hospitals. The test results play a crucial role in guiding the clinical management of alloimmunised ANC patients’ by predicting the risk of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn and triggering referral to an FMU specialist, In addition, quantification is used to assist in the laboratory differentiation of immune anti-D from passive anti-D Ig. The test is vital for identifying levels of alloimmune and prophylactic anti-D, as well as alloimmune anti-c in obstetric and other referrals.

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Who may buy through it

National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS)

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS)

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS).

Published description of the framework

One supplier has been awarded a place on the framework. All participating Authorities will be required to issue a direct award call off contract to use this service.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1AwardedSME
Eligibility: SME eligible
33100000 Medical equipments

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Direct award
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS).
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
20 Apr 2026, 09:52 BST
Last source update
20 Apr 2026, 09:54 BST
Authority reference
C350958
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-035460
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685e6 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
Switching Direct Award
Published justification

A competitive flexible tender process was conducted; however, no compliant bids were received.

Market engagement and the outcome of the tender confirmed that there is only one supplier capable of delivering this service. In accordance with the procurement strategy, an additional stage could be included if required. A negotiated stage was conducted, which was subsequently undertaken with the identified supplier.

Following this process, the contract was awarded to that supplier.

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Apr 2026
  1. Transparency notice published
    20 Apr 2026, 09:52 BST
    UK5
  2. Contract details notice published
    20 Apr 2026, 09:54 BST
    UK7
  3. Contract signature expected
    21 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 12 awards · see the list ↓
Contracts signed 1latest 2 Apr 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
White Horse Scientific Ltd22 Apr 2026 – 12 Apr 2033£2,180,046—Standstill

Contracts

  • Contract 2

    Signed
    2 Apr 2026
    Value
    £2,180,046
    Period
    13 Apr 2026 – 12 Apr 2033
    Status
    active
    1 agreed KPI: Business Requirements
    • Business Requirements, Planned changes which may impact the quality of goods or services provided (e.g., change of premises or personnel, kits, component parts, software or delivery arrangements).

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NHS Blood and Transplant

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PDBY-6395-VWBP 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, South West, BS34 7QHContact name, email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice
  • White Horse Scientific ltdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZNR-8416-HNNW 1 Romarsh, Fowlswick Industrial Estate,, Chippenham, Wilts, South West, SN14 6QEContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Transparency notice awardTransparency noticeUK5Transparency notice on Find a Tender