Notice: OUH – Blood Transfusion Analysers MS – Tender Notice

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a provider for a managed blood transfusion analyser service across the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

The contract will support 24/7 blood transfusion laboratory services and includes the supply, installation and commissioning of automated analysers alongside associated reagents, consumables, controls and calibrators.

The provider will also be responsible for maintenance and technical support, integration with existing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and staff training and competency support. The solution must provide appropriate resilience and redundancy for routine and urgent testing.

Contract Information

Buyer: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Deadline: 16 October 2026, 5:00pm
Contract Value: £1,650,000 excluding VAT
Delivery Length: 5 years, from 27 January 2027 to 26 January 2032
Tender Link: HealthTrust Europe procurement portal
Reference: PR-5161

HealthTrust Europe LLP is conducting the procurement on behalf of the Trust.

Evaluation Criteria

Technical: 60%
Commercial: 40%

The opportunity provides diagnostic equipment suppliers with a five-year managed service requirement supporting blood transfusion testing across two Oxford University Hospitals sites.

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