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Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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17 Feb 2026 at 17:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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19 Dec 2025 at 16:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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19 Dec 2025 at 15:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, has recently completed the Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme. This programme aims to deploy NHS-developed laboratory, bioinformatic, and clinical protocols, along with sequencing technology from Oxford Nanopore Technologies, across a network of 30 NHS sites in the UK. The effort, classified under public authority and central government, focuses on bolstering both patient care and bio-surveillance capabilities. As of 2026, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has transitioned from the procurement stage to awarding contracts, with the direct award contract signed on 21 November 2025 and ending on 10 November 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms involved in laboratory services and clinical information systems. Oxford Nanopore Technologies, as the supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation that benefits from possessing patented technology and intellectual property. Given the absence of competition due to technical reasons, businesses with unique capabilities and patented products, similar to Oxford Nanopore's, are well-suited to bid for such direct award contracts where technical exclusivity is essential. The allocation aims to foster innovation and maximise healthcare outcomes, presenting further opportunities for firms specialising in research and development services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme

Notice Description

GSTT will lead the development of a national clinical metagenomics pilot service by deploying NHS developed laboratory, bioinformatic and clinical protocols along with Oxford Nanopore developed sequencing technology to a network of 30 NHS sites across the UK for the dual benefit of patient care and bio-surveillance.

Procurement Information

Under PA23 there are 2 relevant provisions for a direct award for patented technology covered under section 41, Schedule 5. (1) "a supplier is in possession of IP and there are no reasonable alternatives..."and (2) "the absence of competition for technical reasons", both sectioned under "Single Suppliers" where a particular supplier owns the intellectual rights and is the only supplier able to provide that product / service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05faba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014515-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,010,966 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£13,960,966 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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