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30 Jul 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking tenders for a Bacteriophage QC Testing Service under an open procurement procedure. The organisation is based in Bristol, UK, and falls under the category of central government public authority. The tender focuses on system quality assurance and review services, specifically targeting the production of Advanced Therapeutic Investigational Medicinal Products and master cell banks, which require GMP-grade bacteriophage testing. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 28th August 2026, with the award expected by 14th September 2026. The project reference for this tender process is C385645, and the total contract value is projected at £180,000 GBP, inclusive of an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in quality assurance and testing services, especially those with expertise in pharmaceutical and therapeutic product development. Companies that are GMP-licensed, with a robust track record in conducting QC testing within the biotech industry, will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those capable of meeting the detailed technical and economic criteria specified. The tender allows for electronic submissions via the Atamis platform, making it accessible for businesses looking to expand their government contract portfolio within the UK health service sector.

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Notice Title

Bacteriophage QC Testing

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to establish a contract with a suitably qualified and licenced (to EU GMP standard) provider who can provide NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) with a Bacteriophage QC Testing Service. NHSBT's Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) handles a number of products in the production of Advanced Therapeutic Investigational Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and starter material master cell banks (MCBs). These require bacteriophage QC testing services that meet specific regulatory requirements. Within a typical year, CBC anticipates approximately 10-30 production runs, resulting in an average requirement for around 20 bacterial MCBs per year requiring GMP-grade bacteriophage testing. More details can be found at https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ (Project Reference: C385645).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: One extension of 12 months available.

Renewal: One extension of 12 months available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d740
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072036-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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