Open27 days left · closes midday, Monday 26 October 2026

Wbs-itt-63315-maintenance, service and calibration of pipettes within welsh blood service trust

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 work (Wales).

The estimated value is £77,360 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

Bids close at midday, Monday 26 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Thursday 22 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 26 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 60% · Technical 40%

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

Welsh Blood Services are looking to engage a highly qualified and experienced contractor to deliver comprehensive maintenance and repair services for pipettes within Welsh Blood Service Trust. This includes the inspection, maintenance, repair and calibration of all pipettes used within WBS. Welsh Blood Service (WBS) Trust is an operational division of the Velindre University NHS Trust that collects, tests, and supplies blood, platelets, and bone marrow for hospitals across Wales. Invitation to quote or tender will be accepted in Welsh as well as English. However, please note that tender responses submitted in Welsh will be translated by the trust into English before consideration. Those…Read the full description
Welsh Blood Services are looking to engage a highly qualified and experienced contractor to deliver comprehensive maintenance and repair services for pipettes within Welsh Blood Service Trust. This includes the inspection, maintenance, repair and calibration of all pipettes used within WBS. Welsh Blood Service (WBS) Trust is an operational division of the Velindre University NHS Trust that collects, tests, and supplies blood, platelets, and bone marrow for hospitals across Wales. Invitation to quote or tender will be accepted in Welsh as well as English. However, please note that tender responses submitted in Welsh will be translated by the trust into English before consideration. Those involved in translating the document will be barred from taking decisions on awarding tenders. Full details outlining the scope of the works are contained within the eTender Wales invitation to Tender. The tender will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender based on 40% quality and 60% cost as detailed in the ITT document. Please note that the tender closing date is 26/10/2026 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered. The eTenderwales bravosolution ref:project_63315 and itt_127549. Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. More details can be found at https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1790164695554.920647-1

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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 midday, Thursday 22 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 26 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 090248-2026

About the buyer

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

    NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)WalesLaboratory and scientific equipment, Medical equipment and supplies

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £470kestimated
  2. PHW-ITT-63328 Provision of Microbiological Safety Cabinets

    Public Health WalesWalesLaboratory and scientific equipment

    Open10 days leftSmall contract

    £122kestimated
  3. BU322026-Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope

    Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor UniversityWalesLaboratory and scientific equipment

    Open10 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £437kestimated
  4. Heating, Electrical, Mechanical and Decarbonisation Framework

    Eastern Procurement LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, ScotlandEnergy and utilities, Construction

    Open22 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £1.06bnframework ceiling

From notice 090248-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.