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Provision of Assay Kits for SCID & SMA In-Service Evaluations - SPOTit ImmunoIVD

NHS ENGLAND

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the provision of assay kits for in-service evaluations of Severe Combined Immuno-Deficiency (SCID) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) as part of its ongoing Newborn Blood Spot evaluation. Located in London, NHS England is a central government public authority, with the contract awarded under a direct procurement method due to technical reasons. The tender was awarded to ImmunoIVD, a large supplier based in Sweden, on 12 March 2026, with the contract scheduled to start on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2028, including a potential extension option. The procurement falls under the medical equipment category, valued between GBP 3,767,575.07 and GBP 4,521,090.08.

This contractual opportunity primarily suits large suppliers within the medical equipment sector capable of providing specialized assay kits required for NHS screening laboratories. Businesses with expertise in innovative medical testing solutions, particularly those focused on rare diseases like SCID and SMA, stand to gain from this award. The possibility for an extension offers further growth prospects for companies adept in maintaining high standards and adapting to the evolving technological needs of healthcare services. While the initial supply covers specific requirements, businesses with a focus on research and development in medical diagnostics may find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Provision of Assay Kits for SCID & SMA In-Service Evaluations - SPOTit ImmunoIVD

Notice Description

This request is for re-procurement for the Spot-IT Assay methodology, as part of the delivery and implementation of the ongoing NHS Newborn Blood Spot in-service evaluation (ISE) for Severe Combined Immuno-Deficiency (SCID) in 3 Screening laboratories, with the addition of the ISE for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

Procurement Information

Single supplier - technical reasons; Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022440-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,767,575 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMMUNOIVD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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