Blood Gas Managed Service for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Published: Aug 18, 2026

Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Laboratory. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.3 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the health and medical services sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Pathology Services, within the Diagnostics, Clinical Support Services and Screening Services (DSCSS) Directorate, intends to procure an experienced Managed Service Provider to deliver a comprehensive Point of Care Testing (POCT) Blood Gas Analysis Service across the Health Board. The successful provider shall support the delivery of a clinically robust, technologically advanced and fully integrated blood gas service that meets the requirements of patients, clinical users, laboratory services and regulatory bodies. The service must support compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory and accreditation requirements, including those of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The service covers Adult and paediatric wards throughout the 3 main acute sites in Wrexham, Rhyl and Bangor, and will require dedicated Blood Gas instruments, associated connectivity solutions, and consumable management.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 078634-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has issued 58 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 34 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Education & Training, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 078634-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,255,296 - £1,255,296. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.