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title: "HLA Next Generation Sequencing Systems"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63cc4781-1961-40cb-a091-82731e1c264e"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2017-11-09"
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# HLA Next Generation Sequencing Systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63cc4781-1961-40cb-a091-82731e1c264e

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant is conducting a procurement process for the supply of HLA Next Generation Sequencing Systems aimed at enhancing testing and support in transplantation and specialised transfusion within the medical equipment industry. This open tender, initiated on 9 November 2017, includes multiple lots for equipment and kits, with a bidding deadline that has recently passed on 6 November 2017. The procurement method details an open procedure, while the resulting Framework Agreement, lasting for four years from 1 June 2018 to 31 May 2021, is designed for various contracting authorities including NHSBT and European blood services. 

This tender presents considerable opportunities for SMEs in the medical equipment sector, particularly those providing advanced sequencing technology, reagents, and maintenance services. Companies focusing on innovative medical solutions, as well as specialised suppliers of related consumables, would be well-placed to compete for contracts under this framework agreement, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with NHSBT and affiliated organisations across the UK and Canada.

## Notice

H&I is a strategic business function of NHSBT, providing testing and support in transplantation and specialised transfusion including the supply of selected blood products, immunogenetics, platelet and granulocyte immunology. The requirement for this procurement is for the supply and support of HLA Next Generation Sequencing for clinical samples. This will be for equipment, maintenance and all reagents and consumables. This Framework Agreement is divided into lots: Lot 1 - Equipment; Lot 2 - Kits, Lot 3 - Canadian requirements. This Framework Agreement is for a period of 4 years. It is the intention of NHSBT to award a Framework Agreement for these requirements by 15 June 2017. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement: NHS Blood and Transplant, UK Forum members (Welsh Blood Service, Northern Irish Blood Transfusion Service, Scottish National Blood Service), Irish Blood Transfusion Service and Canadian Blood Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab5e84e-aa4d-4add-aba7-fdc84597538d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON, BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2017 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab5e84e-aa4d-4add-aba7-fdc84597538d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab5e84e-aa4d-4add-aba7-fdc84597538d
  9th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

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