WBS-FTS-64245 Haematology Testing System

What the buyer is asking for

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) requires an advanced automated haematology analysis system to support blood donor assessment, blood component quality monitoring, research and innovation activities. The proposed solution will be required to provide automated full blood count (FBC) analysis, 5-part white cell differential capability and integrated reticulocyte analysis on the primary analyser. Of particular interest are systems capable of generating the data required to support emerging donor health assessment methodologies, including FlowScore calculation and reticulated haemoglobin analysis for the early detection of iron deficiency in blood donors. The requirement is includes advanced analytical capabilities that support the unique operational needs of a blood establishment. These include fluorescence platelet counting with high accuracy at low platelet concentrations, reticulated platelet measurement, low-level white cell enumeration suitable for blood component quality monitoring, and the ability to perform blood component testing without the need for separate instrumentation. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate how their platforms support routine blood component quality control programmes through dedicated blood bank functionality and provide evidence of successful implementation within blood services, blood centres or comparable blood establishments. WBS is particularly interested in solutions that are supported by robust External Quality Assessment (EQA/EQAS) programmes and can demonstrate meaningful peer group benchmarking through sufficient participant numbers using the same analyser platform and methodology. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate compliance with applicable medical device regulations, support quality and regulatory requirements through a mature quality management system and provide resilient service and maintenance arrangements that minimise downtime and ensure continuity of critical testing services.

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• 60%qualityTechnical
• 40%priceCommercial

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   6 Oct 2026, 16:41 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 21 days

   28 Oct 2026, 17:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 28 days

   4 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 56 days

   1 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice25 Aug 2026, 16:06 BST080964-2026
2. Tender notice6 Oct 2026, 16:41 BST094438-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender