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Nucleic Acid Testing

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Award

14 Jan 2025 at 12:48

Planning

17 Mar 2023 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is undertaking a procurement process for Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing Services (NAT) aimed at screening blood, tissue, and stem cell donations for various viruses. This process is at the planning stage, with the main procurement category being goods, particularly diagnostic supplies, classified under industry category CPV 33124130. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties must express their interest by 17th April 2023, including necessary confirmations about the KEG evaluation process and submission of assay Instructions For Use (IFU). The testing will be conducted at NHSBT’s facilities in Manchester and Bristol (Filton), UK, with a procurement budget estimated at GBP 45 million. Future supplier engagement sessions are scheduled for March/April 2023, with a more detailed procurement notice expected on 23rd June 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in diagnostic supplies, laboratory services, and medical equipment to secure a substantial contract with a prominent public health organisation. Companies capable of providing an integrated, high throughput automated testing solution with CE/UKCA marked diagnostics and the ability to interface with NHSBT's existing IT infrastructure will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their market presence, build valuable industry relationships, and contribute to critical public health initiatives in the UK. The high throughput requirements and the necessity for a seamless end-to-end solution present excellent prospects for companies with innovative and reliable diagnostic technologies.

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Notice Title

Nucleic Acid Testing

Notice Description

Nucleic Acid Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b3e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001175-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

38434520 - Blood analysers

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,070,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Jo Murphy
Contact Email
jo.murphy@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7795483583

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

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS

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