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Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) is a strategic business function of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) that provides a portfolio of testing and advice which supports the diagnosis and/ or treatment of a variety of medical conditions in the following clinical areas:
NHSBT require HLA typing systems that can produce a result in less than two hours. This is to ensure compatibility between donors and recipients of HLA selected platelets, haematopoietic stem cells for transplantation and solid organ transplantation (renal, liver and cardiothoracic). We must be able to perform HLA typing in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve.
We will work with the successful suppliers to realise this ambition and to perform HLA rapid typing in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve.
For NHSBT these services are supplied through a national network of six laboratories located at Birmingham, Bristol, Colindale, Newcastle, Sheffield and Tooting. Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and Welsh Blood Service (WBS) are allowed to utilise this agreement.
The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows:
Lot 1 - New HLA (Rapid) typing equipment - awarded to VH Bio
Lot 2 - Kits for HLA (Rapid) typing systems - awarded to VH Bio Ltd and Alpha Biotech Ltd
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Biotech Ltd | 04332007 | ~£502,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| VH Bio Ltd | 02582192 | ~£502,000 estimated from lot values | - |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £5,279,870 in 78 payments (over £25k) from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT (2018-05-29 to 2025-11-06).