Microbiology & Serology Testing

NHS Blood and Transplant

Published: Oct 28, 2025

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Abbott Laboratories Limited — £29,800,000

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About This Opportunity

NHS Blood and Transplant United Kingdom: Microbiology &. Services contract awarded, healthcare. Awarded to Abbott Laboratories Limited (GBP 29.8M, Oct 2025).

This is a services contract in the health and medical services and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Laboratory and Medical Equipment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 50.0 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Microbiology & Serology Testing. CPV: Blood analysers (38434520). Procedure: Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 28, 2025. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: CF-3211000D0O000000rwimUAA. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant has issued 128 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 99 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Health & Medical, 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: June 17, 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 Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CF-3211000D0O000000rwimUAA when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Abbott Laboratories Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NHS Blood and Transplant 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 Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Abbott Laboratories Limited was awarded the contract for £29,800,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.