Tender

Next Generation Sequencing Testing (NGS)

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 11:05

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 08:35

Planning

15 May 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is actively seeking a provider for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) quality control testing crucial for their Cellular and Molecular Therapies directorate, specifically the Clinical Biotechnology Centre in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and is intended to support the production of Advanced Therapeutic Investigational Medicinal Products and master cell banks. The contracting process is currently at the tender update stage, with an open, competitive flexible procedure in place. Suppliers have until 20 February 2026 to submit their bids, with the contract expected to be awarded by 30 March 2026, and services beginning on 1 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in system quality assurance and assessment services. Firms with experience in regulatory compliance, particularly those with EU Good Manufacturing Practice licences, will find this contract particularly suitable. While the total value of the contract stands at GBP 660,000, it includes the prospect of extension, offering sustained business growth opportunities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging the criteria that emphasise quality, social value, and price. Suppliers who demonstrate a solid understanding of the sector's regulatory requirements will be well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Next Generation Sequencing Testing (NGS)

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are seeking a provider for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) QC testing requirements for the Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) directorate, namely the Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC). CBC handle a number of products in the production of Advanced Therapeutic Investigational Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and starter material master cell banks (MCBs). These require NGS QC testing services that meet specific regulatory requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: One (1) year optional extension

Renewal: One (1) year optional extension

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are asked to express their interest to rowena.thomas@nhsbt.nhs.uk and carley.butcher@nhsbt.nhs.uk by 5pm on Friday, 13th June 2025. Suppliers expressing an interest will be invited to attend an early market engagement exercise supplier meeting during the week of the 16th June 2025 (note: date subject to change). Prior to this session, interested suppliers will be provided with a draft specification of requirements and short questionnaire related to requirements. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006523-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rowena.thomas@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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