Renal Tissue Typing Service

The procurement process initiated by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust focuses on contracting a Renal Tissue Typing Service classified under pathology services. This service encompasses pre- and peri-transplant cross-matching, HLA antibody testing, and sample storage, with the contract awarded to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) for an initial period of 3 years, extendable by an additional 2 years (3 + 1 + 1 years). The procurement stage is at the award phase and is carried out under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, explicitly excluding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 from the process.

This limited award procedure did not involve publication of a call for competition, and the representation deadline is set for noon on Thursday, 29th May 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services and those capable of offering high-quality, niche healthcare services such as renal tissue typing. Ideal candidates for such procurement tenders are organisations with expertise in pathology services and the ability to adapt to healthcare-specific requirements.

The selected supplier, NHS Blood and Transplant, highlights that entities with a strong framework in medical services, particularly those associated with organ transplant processes, could find this contract beneficial for business growth and establishing long-term relationships within the NHS network.