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Provision of Fetal Cell Count Kits (IQP-363) for the Welsh Blood Service

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Buyer Address: Unit 2 Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw, Nantgarw, Cardiff, UKL15, CF15 7QZ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Alexandra Lord-Brown

Contact Email: Nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
21040.0 GBP
Published
13 Nov 2025, 17:14
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
33141625 - Diagnostic kits
Region
n/a
Awarded To
CALTAG MEDSYSTEMS LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provision of IQ Products Fetal Cell Count Kit (IQP363) to the Welsh Blood Service for fetomaternal haemorrhage estimation using a flow cytometer. This kit is used as part of the confirmatory FMH estimation service provided for hospital blood banks in line with BSH guidelines. Kit cannot be purchased direct form the manufacturer. The Supplier is the sole distributor of the Fetal Cell Count Kit (IQP363) in the UK. Kit is CE marked and established as appropriate for use during prior validation. Due to the established quality of this kit, there will be no issues with assay response and assay failure will be minimised. WBS FMH service will remain robust and results provided in a timely manner.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Provision of Fetal Cell Count Kits IQP-363

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