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Pre Market Engagement - NGS HLA Typing Systems and Reagents (NWLP H&I Services)

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is initiating a pre-market engagement process for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) HLA Typing Systems and Reagents, under the procurement category of pathology services. The healthcare trust is based in London, specifically at St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street. The engagement is currently at the planning stage, with a questionnaire to gauge market interest and capabilities due by 3rd July 2026. The project, entitled "Pre Market Engagement - NGS HLA Typing Systems and Reagents (NWLP H&I Services)," is a service procurement with key stakeholders being small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) encouraged to participate. The main procurement phase is anticipated to start on 1st November 2026, with the contract period expected to run until October 2031.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in pathology services, particularly those capable of delivering high-resolution HLA typing using NGS technology. The initiative aims to support the expanding renal transplantation and stem cell transplantation programmes across North West London. With an annual reagent expenditure estimated between £600k–£700k and a projected contract value of £3–3.5 million over five years, this engagement not only supports service innovation and clinical quality but also offers emerging companies a chance to secure a significant and long-term procurement contract with the NHS. The participation and feedback from these preliminary engagements will shape future procurement strategies and ensure alignment with industry standards and healthcare needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement - NGS HLA Typing Systems and Reagents (NWLP H&I Services)

Notice Description

Pre-Market Engagement Notice - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) HLA Typing Systems and Reagents North West London Pathology (NWLP), hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is undertaking pre-market engagement to gauge market interest and capability ahead of potential future commissioning and procurement activity. This notice is issued for market testing purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to procure, nor does it form part of any formal procurement process. Feedback received will be used to inform commissioning intent, procurement strategy and the development of a future service specification in line with NHS procurement principles of transparency, proportionality, equal treatment and value for money. Background and Context NWLP provides Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) services supporting renal transplantation, allogeneic stem cell transplantation and other solid organ transplant programmes across North West London and beyond. High-resolution HLA typing using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a mandatory clinical requirement and represents the current national and international standard of care. Demand for NGS HLA typing has grown significantly over recent years, driven by expanding transplant programmes and increasing clinical complexity. Current annual reagent expenditure is approximately PS600k-PS700k, with a projected contract value of PS3-3.5m over an expected five-year term. NWLP is therefore exploring future procurement options to ensure a sustainable, compliant and value-for-money solution that supports service resilience, innovation and clinical quality. Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity should complete the attached questionnaire and respond back by July 3rd 2026. To access the opportunity, please use Atamis via contract reference 'C451253'. https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Pz00001e3fTKIAY&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Notice – Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) HLA Typing Systems and Reagents North West London Pathology (NWLP), hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is undertaking pre‑market engagement to gauge market interest and capability ahead of potential future commissioning and procurement activity. Questionnaire to be completed and submitted by 03 July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052248-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NY
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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