Sample Tubes Supply for Blood Testing Services

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking suppliers for sample tubes used across its two English testing sites, which process approximately 1.5 million blood and tissue donations annually. The organization requires primary supply of 6mL K2 EDTA tubes with colour-coded caps for standard donation testing, along with supplementary 4mL EDTA and K3 EDTA tubes for specific donor requirements. All tubes must be evacuation-type with individual bar-code labels affixed at the bedside over manufacturer labels for tracking and identification purposes. Suppliers should be capable of delivering high-volume, consistent quality tubes that meet NHS standards for blood grouping and microbiological screening services.