Tender

Supply of Bacterial Gene Detection and Sequencing

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 13:11

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 13:09

Planning

20 Mar 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant is actively involved in the procurement of bacterial gene detection and sequencing services under an open procedure. The contracting process is currently at the tender stage, with NHS Blood and Transplant acting as the buyer. Located in Bristol, the procurement falls under the category of "Medical consumables" and aims to secure high-quality goods for microbiological analysis. Suppliers must ensure their submissions are in by 27th February 2026, while enquiries conclude on 13th February 2026. The contract award will be announced by 1st April 2026, with the contract beginning the same day and potentially extending until 2034, indicating a significant long-term engagement opportunity for the successful bidder.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in medical diagnostics, particularly those specialising in bacterial gene detection and sequencing. Given the NHS's stringent requirements, including UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation and established assay validations, companies well-equipped with advanced technology and robust quality assurance measures are ideally placed to compete. The focus on both price and technical quality in the evaluation criteria suggests that innovative solutions offering excellent value for money will be highly competitive. Additionally, companies offering managed service contracts might find an advantage, as NHS Blood and Transplant seeks a collaborative supplier relationship. This tender not only benefits the successful bidder through a potentially extensive contract but also underscores the importance of contributing to national health infrastructure and services.

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Notice Title

Supply of Bacterial Gene Detection and Sequencing

Notice Description

Supply of Bacterial Gene Detection and Sequencing - Open Procedure

Planning Information

NHSBT Microbiology Services Laboratory Bacteriology (MSLB) is responsible for the identification to species level, of bacterial and/or fungal isolates detected during environmental monitoring of clean rooms (MHRA GMP Annex 1 requirements) and the screening of donated human tissues and blood products. NHSBT now wishes to commence a formal procurement process and is seeking to engage with suppliers and understand the market. Business Requirements • The Supplier MUST work with NHSBT closely, to be able to provide the required level of service, including advice on unusual results or technical issues • The Supplier MUST be UKAS ISO 15189 accredited • The Supplier assays to be utilised MUST be UKAS ISO 15189 accredited • The Supplier MUST be able to supply evidence for sensitivity and specificity of the tests used • The Supplier MUST be able to provide a list of organisms used to validate their assays and must provide details of any organisms they cannot identify or have issues identifying • The Supplier MUST be able to provide and meet turnaround times • The Supplier MUST comply with NHSBT Supplier management requests It is NHSBT's intention to hold pre-procurement supplier engagement meetings the week of 1st April 2025 to 15th April 2025. The meetings will be held remotely, the dates are to be confirmed. To enable NHSBT to finalise arrangements (e.g., send meeting details and agree time slots) for the meeting’s, interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to Sahithi Bandi sahithi.bandi@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 31st March 2025. 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, for 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 use any agreements awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006648-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Additional Buyers

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL

Contact Name
Sahithi Bandi
Contact Email
sahithi.bandi@nhsnt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07385149017

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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