NHS Blood & Transplant · Awarded contract

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Award of HLA Antibody Detection and Definition Systems to VH Bio Ltd and Immucor

Awarded 22 Feb 2021

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Awarded22 Feb 2021

Value£7,143,000.00

SupplierVH Bio Ltd,Immucor

AgencyNHS Blood & Transplant

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryHealth & Medical

Ended 1y 9mo ago4y term

Awarded 22 Feb 2021Expired 21 Feb 2025

About

NHS Blood & Transplant awarded a contract to VH Bio Ltd and Immucor for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) antibody detection and definition systems.

The contract supports histocompatibility and immunogenetics testing across six NHSBT laboratories in Birmingham, Bristol, Colindale, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Tooting, ensuring compatibility between donors and recipients for HLA-selected platelets, haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and solid organ transplantation.

The framework agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into two lots: Lot 1 for HLA antibody detection and definition systems awarded to VH Bio Ltd and Immucor, and Lot 2 for maintenance of existing Luminex systems awarded to Immucor.

The contract value is £7,143,000.

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