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title: "Automated Molecular PCR Platform"
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# Automated Molecular PCR Platform

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91ed65f2-31ef-427c-9cef-e4e24473a4e8

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## Summary

In the procurement process overseen by NHS Blood and Transplant, an award was given for the "Automated Molecular PCR Platform" project. This falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Initiated as a tender process, the award stage was completed with the contract start date set for 1 December 2025, and the contract period is expected to run until 30 November 2028. The buyer, NHS Blood and Transplant, is based in Bristol, UK, with its address at 500 North Bristol Park, BS34 7QH. Key dates include the tender period end on 3 November 2025 and the contract award publication on 18 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of advanced laboratory equipment, specifically those specialising in fully automated PCR testing platforms. Companies like Elitech UK Limited, one of the suppliers, have successfully secured the award valued at £337,798.08. Although the procurement does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it can provide substantial growth opportunities for enterprises that can deliver high-quality diagnostic technology solutions. The project forms part of essential UK-wide NHS diagnostic operations, thus promising a stable long-term partnership for suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

In May 2023, universal, post-donation screening for HHV-8 antibodies was added to the portfolio of tests required for deceased organ donor characterisation in the UK. Routine pre-donation testing for other required infection markers continue to be performed on an urgent 24/7 basis by a network of UK wide NHS diagnostic laboratories. MSL Virology require a fully automated platform to perform testing for HHV8 DNA in plasma and whole blood samples. MSL Virology also requires a fully automated platform to perform testing for CMV DNA, HEV RNA and HBV DNA in EDTA plasma samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82f7774-1df2-40d9-8772-a6b8103d43d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £404,382 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £337,798 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELITECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82f7774-1df2-40d9-8772-a6b8103d43d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82f7774-1df2-40d9-8772-a6b8103d43d2
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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