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NGS Turbo Testing kits

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award procurement process for the supply of NGS Turbo Testing kits, aimed at expanding its range of HLA testing kits. The process falls under the goods category, specifically relating to blood-grouping reagents, and involves a contract with Eurobio Scientific UK Limited. Located in Trafford, United Kingdom, the buying organisation adheres to legal regulations as per UKPGA 2023/54. Key dates include the publication of the award notice on 28 April 2026, with the contract period beginning on 11 May 2026 and potentially extending until March 2028. The decision for direct award is based on the criterion that the supplier holds exclusive rights, leaving no reasonable alternative. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a future signature date scheduled for 9 May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the medical diagnostics industry, particularly those specialising in blood-grouping reagents and HLA testing kits. The procurement process demonstrated preference for large enterprises with unique capabilities or intellectual property rights, as Eurobio Scientific UK Limited was awarded the contract due to exclusivity. Moreover, options for renewal and additional contract extensions present further potential for sustained business growth. Smaller enterprises providing niche medical testing solutions might find future tenders with similar criteria quite appealing for growth and development. The focus on direct award and intellectual property suggests an advantageous environment for businesses holding specialised, proprietary technologies in the medical field.

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Notice Title

NGS Turbo Testing kits

Notice Description

Expansion of a range of HLA testing kits

Procurement Information

permissible if a particular supplier holds other exclusive rights, and no reasonable alternative exists.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ce6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038627-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696100 - Blood-grouping reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,587 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROBIO SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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