Cancelled

Supply and Support of Complete Antibody Quantification Testing Systems

NHS Blood and Transplant · NHS and health

In brief

NHS Blood and Transplant has cancelled this procurement.

It is a framework worth up to £1,500,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 7 years, starting 1 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 065592-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 014787-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 027278-2026
  4. Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 034774-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

122

Awards

65

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From notice 065592-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 15 October 2025, last updated 16 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.