Red Cell Genotyping (PA2023)

NHS Blood and Transplant
South West
Open procedure
1 February 2026 to 31 January 2033

Supply of red cell genotyping methods capable of identifying extended blood groups and weak/partial Rh D variants. The solution must support both batch processing and smaller sample volumes with minimal wastage, operating as either an open or closed system. A critical requirement is a turnaround time of less than 24 hours from DNA extraction to results, ensuring compatibility with urgent clinical transfusion needs.

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Awarded value: £1.3m; As published
Published: 22 May 2025
Awarded: 10 July 2026
Contract length: 84 months; Ends 31 January 2033

What the contract covers

Framework agreement with reopening competition

Provision of red cell genotyping diagnostic services and molecular blood grouping solutions for clinical reference laboratories and transfusion services.

Supply red cell genotyping methods for extended red cell genotype (blood groups) and weak and partial Rh D
Provide either a closed or open system capable of processing batches and smaller numbers with minimum wastage
Provide less than 24-hour turnaround time from DNA extraction to results
Meet stated quality requirements such as CE marking

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Framework agreement with reopening competition
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 84 months
Contract dates: 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2033
Certifications asked for: CE marked
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Goods
CPV codes: 33100000, 33000000

Services in this contract

Blood transfusion laboratory systemsMain service£275k typicalRed cell genotyping methods for blood group determination

Lifecycle

Published
22 May 2025
Contract awarded
10 July 2026
Contract starts
1 February 2026
Contract ends
31 January 2033

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NHS Blood and Transplant

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/322251/red-cell-genotyping-pa2023
Buyer reference: C375232
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ec0
Last checked: 5 November 2026

NHS Blood and Transplant. Red Cell Genotyping (PA2023). Contract award, 22 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/322251/red-cell-genotyping-pa2023 (accessed 5 November 2026).