Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc5-d03a-7168-81fe-d79f7efad084/supply-maintenance-of-full-blood-count-haemotology-analysers

pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Supply & Maintenance of Full Blood Count Haemotology Analysers

[NHS Blood and Transplant](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-blood-and-transplant)

Estimated value

£2,500,000

Published

17 Oct 2025

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking to engage with suppliers to inform the strategic development and potential future procurement of laboratory analyser platforms supporting routine and specialist testing. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice invites suppliers to participate in market engagement sessions to present products and services.

Scope:

Engagement covers, but is not limited to:

- Full Blood Count (FBC) analysers including any additional elements such as automated differentials and reticulocyte analysis.
- Middleware, LIS connectivity
- Automation (tracking)
- Consumables, reagents
- Service/support options

Purpose of Engagement:

These sessions are intended to provide NHSBT with market intelligence, demonstrate current capability, inform specification development and procurement planning. This is not a procurement or invitation to tender; rather, it is an early market engagement activity to guide potential future tenders.

Expected Outcomes:

NHSBT aims to:

- Understand available technologies and configurations
- Assess supplier service models and UK support infrastructure
- Identify potential cost models, reagent strategies (closed/open), and managed service options
- Build procurement timelines and draft technical specifications for any future tender

Suppliers wishing to participate should register via the NHSBT Commercial Team by contacting  by 11th November 2025. Registration should include a brief company profile and proposed product platforms to present. Additional questions will be provided upon registering interest.

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## CPV classification

Haematology analysers Analysers Medical equipments Blood analysers Diagnostic devices

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05ced2-2025-10-17T13:13:33+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05ced2-2025-10-17T13:13:33+01:00)

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