Planning

Supply and Support of High Through Put DNA Extraction Systems

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

15 Nov 2024 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is planning a tender for the supply and support of high throughput DNA extraction systems, specifically intended for clinical use within the medical equipment industry category. This procurement process, which is currently in the planning stage, is targeting a procurement budget of £2,000,000. It covers a nationwide delivery across England, serviced through a network of seven laboratories. Businesses interested in participating should express their interest by 16 December 2024, with supplier engagement meetings scheduled for 24, 26, 27, and 28 February 2025. The procurement is governed by UK and EU public procurement regulations, ensuring compliance and transparency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those offering advanced DNA extraction systems. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions involving equipment, IT hardware, reagents, and consumables that meet high throughput requirements would be well-suited for this procurement. Additionally, businesses capable of offering managed service contracts may have added advantages. By engaging with NHSBT through the pre-procurement process, suppliers can position themselves as future partners in enhancing clinical DNA testing services, ultimately driving business growth and expanding their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Supply and Support of High Through Put DNA Extraction Systems

Notice Description

Supply and Support of High Through Put DNA Extraction Systems

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Support of High Through Put DNA Extraction Systems

NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics function intends to under take a tender exercise for the supply and support high throughput DNA extraction systems suitable for clinical work.

Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) is a strategic business function of NHSBT, that provides a portfolio of testing, advice and support in transplantation, platelet refractoriness and transfusion.

Services are supplied through a national network of seven laboratories across England. We would like to work with future suppliers of choice to perform DNA extraction in an efficient,timely and cost-effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve.

Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help inform our strategy, NHSBT is seeking to engage with suppliers of commercially available high throughput DNA extraction systems. NHSBT would like to improve our knowledge of all current and future systems available in the marketplace. This will aid identification of opportunities and gauge market interest in this field.

We require high throughput DNA extraction systems (s) to cover the following:
* The Solution must extract genomic DNA (from peripheral blood, buccal swabs, saliva,tissue) and cell free DNA (from plasma / serum).
* The Solution must be capable of running a minimum of 48 samples (ideally 96 samples)per batch.
* The Solution should be able to process a minimum of 288 samples in a 24 hour period.
* The Solution must comprise the necessary Equipment, IT Hardware, reagents and consumables to extract DNA of a quality suitable for downstream analysis methods and positive identification of samples throughout the process.
* Downstream techniques include but are not limited to NGS, Real Time PCR, PCR SSP.
* The Solution must be capable of taking samples from primary sample tubes.
* The Solution must have the capability to link with downstream testing equipment e.g.Liquid handling robots.
* The Solution must be suitable for in vitro diagnostic use.

Respondents will be invited to pre-procurement engagement meetings on the 24th, 26th, 27th and/or 28th February 2025 these will be held remotely. To enable NHSBT to finalise arrangements (e.g. send meeting details and agree time slots) for the supplier engagement meetings, interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to coco.otiotio@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 16/12/2024. This should include a list of your potential attendees and a brief overview (or a website link) of the Goods /Services which might be offered. Please include options, if available, to offer a managed service contract.

No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract,and there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

It should be noted that this procurement exercise may allow other Health authorities to utilise any contracts/ framework agreements awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037006-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Coco Otiotio
Contact Email
coco.otiotio@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7385435288

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

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