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WBS-FTS-63787 Replacement of Rapid Plasma/Blast Freezer Equipment

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

In brief

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) is looking for suppliers for laboratory equipment and medical supplies work (Wales).

The estimated value is £470,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 7 years, starting 1 January 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
5pm, Monday 28 September 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 5 October 2026

How bids are scored

Commercial 60% · Technical 25% · Sustainability 15%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 208 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) requires the replacement of three rapid plasma / blast freezer units which are currently used for the rapid freezing of plasma components, including Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), cryoprecipitate, and Plasma for Medicines (PFM) components. The contract will provide WBS with the capability and business continuity required to manufacture clinical plasma for patients in Wales. It will also support the plasma for medicines programme in Wales as it continues to grow and expand on current plasma volumes produced.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 5pm, Monday 28 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 083935-2026

About the buyer

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)Last 12 months

Procurements

647

Awards

434

Suppliers it has used most for laboratory equipment

All tenders and awards from NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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From notice 083935-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.