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DNA Extraction - Low Throughput Systems

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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18 Feb 2022 at 17:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking tenders for the procurement of low throughput DNA extraction systems, aimed at extracting human DNA from various tissues, including whole blood. This procurement falls under the medical equipment industry sector, with a total estimated value of £3,800,000. The contract is set to last for seven years, starting from 1st September 2022, with an option to extend for an additional three years based on performance. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 24th March 2022 as part of a restricted procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply DNA extraction systems. Companies that focus on innovative diagnostic technologies and possess experience in supporting healthcare services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with the capacity to deliver low throughput systems designed for both clinical applications and emergency situations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNA Extraction - Low Throughput Systems

Notice Description

The requirement is for systems which extract human DNA from whole blood and other tissues to carry out a range of DNA-based diagnostic tests. In support of providing these services, we need the ability to extract genomic DNA from human blood and other sources including but not limited to saliva, buccal swabs, plasma, serum and selected cell populations. This procurement encompasses two NHSBT business units which use low throughput DNA extraction systems for diagnostic purposes: a) Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) b) Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) Low throughput DNA extraction is an automated extraction of smaller batches 8-24 samples, although the system must be capable of extraction of single samples for on-call purposes. Typical run time is less than 45 minutes. Within H&I the systems are used to extract DNA from clinical referrals for downstream testing including on-call deceased donor typing. This Contract is for a period of 7 years with option to extend for up to 3 further years depending on performance. It is the intension of NHSBT to award a Contract for these requirements by August 2022. Welsh Blood Service will be able to purchase against the Contract. Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b900b3ed-ac26-4014-8bff-69b18eb0617a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fbf769f-28e4-4dd5-9d4f-dd4340ba9275
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND 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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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