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Supply and Support of High Through Put DNA Extraction Systems (long term)

NHS Blood and Transplant

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Sep 2026 at 19:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a high-throughput DNA extraction solution, including the associated systems and support needed to maintain continuity and expand DNA-based diagnostic services. This is a goods procurement for medical equipment and related products. The requirement is intended for use across NHS Blood and Transplant’s diagnostic service operations, with the buyer based in Bristol. The procurement is structured as one lot and is described as a long-term supply and support arrangement. Suppliers able to provide dependable high-throughput DNA extraction technology, together with the support needed for sustained diagnostic use and future scaling, are likely to find the requirement relevant. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

The procurement reached tender: NHS Blood and Transplant invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. The process has two stages: compliance with the specification, followed by evaluation. Bids were to be submitted electronically through the Atamis platform by 12 October 2026 at 17:00. The contract period is 1 July 2027 to 28 November 2030, with an option described as seven years plus up to two years’ extension. The estimated value is £9,000,000 excluding VAT and £10,600,000 including VAT. Award decisions were scheduled for completion by 1 April 2027 at 23:59. Evaluation is weighted 65% to cost and 35% to quality. The arrangement is recurring, with a subsequent procurement anticipated from 1 July 2034.

This opportunity suits suppliers of high-throughput DNA extraction systems for diagnostic or laboratory environments, particularly businesses able to combine equipment supply with long-term technical and operational support. Strong candidates will need to demonstrate that their solution can provide continuity of service and scale with DNA-based diagnostic demand. The two-stage process places initial emphasis on compliance with the specification, so suppliers should be able to map their system, support model and delivery approach clearly against the stated requirements before quality is assessed. The requirement is explicitly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, making it relevant beyond large medical-equipment manufacturers. Businesses with established diagnostic-laboratory experience, reliable implementation capability and the resources to support a sustained NHS service are well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Support of High Through Put DNA Extraction Systems (long term)

Notice Description

This project aims to procure a HTP DNA extraction solution, ensuring continuity and scalability of DNA-based diagnostic services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 7 years + up to 2 years extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ece
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086659-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 28 Nov 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2034-07-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Postcode Area
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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