Award

HAV & B19 Testing Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2024 at 13:00

Tender

12 Jul 2023 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is contracting with Grifols UK Limited to supply a fully integrated high throughput testing solution for the detection of hepatitis A virus (HAV) RNA and Parvovirus B19 DNA. This procurement falls under the "Automation system" industry category and will be implemented in Manchester (region UKK11). The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender process commenced with a contract notice issued on 12 July 2023, closing on 22 August 2023. The contract, valued at £6,100,000, is set to run from 19 October 2023 to 18 October 2030, with a potential extension of up to five years. The contract was signed on 11 December 2023, and the current procurement stage is the Award stage, where the contract is active.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services and medical diagnostics to enhance their market position by partnering with a high-profile public sector body such as NHSBT. Companies with expertise in producing or implementing high throughput testing solutions, particularly those with existing credentials in the NHSBT KEG process, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Grifols UK Limited highlights the potential for businesses in the medical and scientific community to secure long-term, high-value procurement opportunities in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

HAV & B19 Testing Services

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant are contracting with a partner to supply a fully integrated high throughput testing solution for the detection of hepatitis A virus (HAV) RNA and Parvovirus B19 DNA in partnership with NHSBT. The solution has the ability to test for HBV DNA, HIV-1 RNA, HIV-2 RNA, HCV RNA, HEV RNA as contingency during a business continuity need for NHSBTs . The solution has the relevant UKCA marking to support this ability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Blood and Transplant are contracting with a partner to supply a fully integrated high throughput testing solution for the detection of hepatitis A virus (HAV) RNA and Parvovirus B19 DNA in partnership with NHSBT. The solution has the ability to test for HBV DNA, HIV-1 RNA, HIV-2 RNA, HCV RNA, HEV RNA as contingency during a business continuity need for NHSBTs . The solution has the relevant UKCA marking to support this ability.

Renewal: Maximum of 5 year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e147
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038292-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33127000 - Immuno-analysis devices

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2023 - 18 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
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
Tennille Madigan
Contact Email
tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7795483583

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRIFOLS

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