--- title: "Genomics Research Analysis Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b940279-a958-4948-a965-1428678a5fe6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b940279-a958-4948-a965-1428678a5fe6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b940279-a958-4948-a965-1428678a5fe6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b940279-a958-4948-a965-1428678a5fe6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT" published: "2023-12-21" --- # Genomics Research Analysis Platform Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b940279-a958-4948-a965-1428678a5fe6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b940279-a958-4948-a965-1428678a5fe6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b940279-a958-4948-a965-1428678a5fe6.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood & Transplant authority is seeking a supplier for the "Genomics Research Analysis Platform" project in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for February 5, 2024. The project falls under the industry category of IT software development services and includes additional classifications for data storage and platform interconnectivity software development services. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in IT software development, data storage services, and platform interconnectivity software development to potentially collaborate with NHS Blood & Transplant. Suppliers interested in offering a cost-effective and high-throughput platform for genomics data storage and analysis should consider engaging with the authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable, opening avenues for business growth and potential partnerships within the genomics research field. ## Notice NHSBT currently undertakes genetic testing for a variety of diagnostic purposes. This includes the use of sequence-based typing methods (both NGS and Sanger sequencing) for approx. 120-150,000 tests/yr. and real time-PCR, PCR-SSP and PCR-SSO for approx. 200,000 tests/yr. Since 2021 the Genomics programme has been initiating several subsidiary projects focussing on the use of two different types of technology. Delivery of the Genomics programme is identified as a key driver within NHSBT's business plan, significantly contributing to 4 of the 5 strategic pillars: * Deliver Innovation * Grow and Diversify our Donor Base * Collaborate with Partners * Modernise our operations. NHSBT is looking for one supplier to deliver the following aims: * Provide a cost effective, high throughput and flexible platform which will remediate the current pain points in data storage, sharing and interrogation; and allow NHSBT to conduct genotyping analysis more effectively to meet existing and future demand. * Deliver a specialist Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution for Genomics data storage, sharing and analysis. At this stage NHSBT is looking for suppliers who may be interested in a potential future competition, demonstrating their potential solution or informing our business case. Potential suppliers can respond to this RFI by completing the Response Section. If this opportunity is not suitable for your organisation, there is no need to respond. Suppliers who respond positively will be added to a mailing list and may be invited to a virtual information-gathering session with key stakeholders. At any point suppliers are welcome to remove themselves from further communication at any point should they wish. Additional information: To express interest and participate in a potential procurement process, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Should interested parties have any queries, or have problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 Email: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67de481-dba4-4394-bf7f-828a13f0e810 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Feb 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT | | Locality | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services - 72212517 - IT software development services - 72317000 - Data storage services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2023 at 12:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67de481-dba4-4394-bf7f-828a13f0e810 - 21 Dec 2023 at 11:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82eb2933-3d2f-4001-bd0a-49b39934b374 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67de481-dba4-4394-bf7f-828a13f0e810 21st December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82eb2933-3d2f-4001-bd0a-49b39934b374 21st December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29ac2618-0cc9-437a-97cc-c99f256c2069 C233027 - Request for Information ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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