Planning

Genomics Research Analysis Platform

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Planning

21 Dec 2023 at 12:52

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Dec 2023 at 11:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant authority is seeking a supplier for the "Genomics Research Analysis Platform" project in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for February 5, 2024. The project falls under the industry category of IT software development services and includes additional classifications for data storage and platform interconnectivity software development services.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in IT software development, data storage services, and platform interconnectivity software development to potentially collaborate with NHS Blood & Transplant. Suppliers interested in offering a cost-effective and high-throughput platform for genomics data storage and analysis should consider engaging with the authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable, opening avenues for business growth and potential partnerships within the genomics research field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Genomics Research Analysis Platform

Notice Description

NHSBT currently undertakes genetic testing for a variety of diagnostic purposes. This includes the use of sequence-based typing methods (both NGS and Sanger sequencing) for approx. 120-150,000 tests/yr. and real time-PCR, PCR-SSP and PCR-SSO for approx. 200,000 tests/yr. Since 2021 the Genomics programme has been initiating several subsidiary projects focussing on the use of two different types of technology. Delivery of the Genomics programme is identified as a key driver within NHSBT's business plan, significantly contributing to 4 of the 5 strategic pillars: * Deliver Innovation * Grow and Diversify our Donor Base * Collaborate with Partners * Modernise our operations. NHSBT is looking for one supplier to deliver the following aims: * Provide a cost effective, high throughput and flexible platform which will remediate the current pain points in data storage, sharing and interrogation; and allow NHSBT to conduct genotyping analysis more effectively to meet existing and future demand. * Deliver a specialist Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution for Genomics data storage, sharing and analysis. At this stage NHSBT is looking for suppliers who may be interested in a potential future competition, demonstrating their potential solution or informing our business case. Potential suppliers can respond to this RFI by completing the Response Section. If this opportunity is not suitable for your organisation, there is no need to respond. Suppliers who respond positively will be added to a mailing list and may be invited to a virtual information-gathering session with key stakeholders. At any point suppliers are welcome to remove themselves from further communication at any point should they wish. Additional information: To express interest and participate in a potential procurement process, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Should interested parties have any queries, or have problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 Email: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b940279-a958-4948-a965-1428678a5fe6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67de481-dba4-4394-bf7f-828a13f0e810
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

72212517 - IT software development services

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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