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title: "DNA Extraction Systems"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# DNA Extraction Systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f71b337-4db0-42a0-89c1-ad1ddc1e1079

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is conducting a procurement process for the Framework Agreement titled "DNA Extraction Systems," aimed at supplying DNA extraction systems necessary for various molecular diagnostic tests. This process is categorised under medical equipment in the healthcare industry and takes place in Bristol, England. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concluded on 20 January 2017. The contract is set to commence on 6 June 2017 and will extend for four years, concluding on 6 June 2021. The overall value of this procurement is estimated at £3,500,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in medical equipment and biotechnology, as it invites suppliers to provide innovative solutions for DNA extraction. Companies capable of offering manual and automated extraction systems, as well as maintenance and reagents, would be particularly well-suited for this contract. With NHSBT being a substantial buyer within the health sector, businesses engaging in this procurement could bolster their portfolio by supplying essential services to not only NHSBT but also various NHS authorities and affiliated blood services across the UK and Ireland.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) specialist laboratories carry out a range of molecular based diagnostic tests. In support of providing these services, we need the ability to extract DNA from human blood and other sources including but not limited to saliva, buccal swabs, plasma, serum and selected cell populations. The requirement for this procurement is for the supply and support of DNA Extractions systems. This Framework Agreement is divided into lots: Lot 1 - Manual DNA Extraction; Lot 2 - Routine automated DNA Extraction; Lot 3 - Cell-free DNA Extraction; Lot 4 - High throughput DNA Extraction; Lot 5 - Provision of maintenance, kits, reagents and consumables for our existing systems 1; Lot 6 - Provision of maintenance, kits, reagents and consumables for our existing systems 2; Lot 7 - High throughput cell-free DNA Extraction. 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 April 2017. The following contracting authorities will be able to purchase against the Framework Agreement: any NHS Authority or Trust, all UK Forum members (Welsh Blood Service, Northern Irish Blood Transfusion Service, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service) and Irish Blood Transfusion Service. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed through the Bravo system: https://www.nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78fb752-7104-40bd-8187-02dceeb5e696 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2017 - 6 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | QIAGEN; ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2017 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78fb752-7104-40bd-8187-02dceeb5e696
- 24 Aug 2017 at 10:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78fb752-7104-40bd-8187-02dceeb5e696
- 16 Dec 2016 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed0df88-4bb3-4344-a64e-392dd9dc96bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78fb752-7104-40bd-8187-02dceeb5e696
  24th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed0df88-4bb3-4344-a64e-392dd9dc96bb
  16th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk

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