Award

Automated Molecular PCR Platform

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In the procurement process overseen by NHS Blood and Transplant, an award was given for the "Automated Molecular PCR Platform" project. This falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Initiated as a tender process, the award stage was completed with the contract start date set for 1 December 2025, and the contract period is expected to run until 30 November 2028. The buyer, NHS Blood and Transplant, is based in Bristol, UK, with its address at 500 North Bristol Park, BS34 7QH. Key dates include the tender period end on 3 November 2025 and the contract award publication on 18 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of advanced laboratory equipment, specifically those specialising in fully automated PCR testing platforms. Companies like Elitech UK Limited, one of the suppliers, have successfully secured the award valued at £337,798.08. Although the procurement does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it can provide substantial growth opportunities for enterprises that can deliver high-quality diagnostic technology solutions. The project forms part of essential UK-wide NHS diagnostic operations, thus promising a stable long-term partnership for suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Molecular PCR Platform

Notice Description

In May 2023, universal, post-donation screening for HHV-8 antibodies was added to the portfolio of tests required for deceased organ donor characterisation in the UK. Routine pre-donation testing for other required infection markers continue to be performed on an urgent 24/7 basis by a network of UK wide NHS diagnostic laboratories. MSL Virology require a fully automated platform to perform testing for HHV8 DNA in plasma and whole blood samples. MSL Virology also requires a fully automated platform to perform testing for CMV DNA, HEV RNA and HBV DNA in EDTA plasma samples.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91ed65f2-31ef-427c-9cef-e4e24473a4e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82f7774-1df2-40d9-8772-a6b8103d43d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£404,382 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£337,798 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Carley Butcher
Contact Email
carley.butcher@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07553523824

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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