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    ContractsVelipod GoldMax Blood Plasma Manufacturing System and Maintenance Services
    Awarded contract

    Velipod GoldMax Blood Plasma Manufacturing System and Maintenance Services

    Awarded
    £1.4m
    Published 21 Jul 2026

    Supply and maintenance of a specialized Velipod GoldMax containerized system for automated dried blood plasma manufacturing with full integrated equipment and support services.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· West MidlandsPublished 21 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.4m
    Published 21 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,406,667
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      West Midlands

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • VM
      Velico Medical International Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    21 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks provision of a Velipod GoldMax Package, a specialized containerized blood manufacturing facility engineered for dried plasma production. The system delivers complete end-to-end manufacturing capabilities including: two containerized clinical environments meeting regulatory standards, a dedicated clean dry air system, plasma dryers, a sealing apparatus, associated bench equipment, and consumable kits. All components are pre-designed, factory-tested, and validated to operate as a fully integrated solution requiring minimal on-site configuration. The procurement includes the supply of the complete system and comprehensive maintenance services to ensure optimal performance, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability. Suppliers should demonstrate expertise in blood product manufacturing systems, cleanroom technology, plasma processing equipment, and ability to provide ongoing technical support and spare parts availability.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In research innovation, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. AGLIENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED1× · 50%
    2. Velico Medical International Ltd1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06d04d

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