T.0340 Blood Transfusion Automation Managed Service Contract for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Following a procurement process (T.0340) BCUHB entered a contract with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (now QuidelOrtho) in 2016 to provide services for a 7+3 years. Transfusion is a heavily regulated department (MHRA, BSQR) with paramount patient safety concerns on the delivery of the service and severe consequences of any potential harm due to incorrect results or cross matching.