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title: "Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4739e92-29d9-4b6d-a4a1-a925ace1f5c6

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has concluded a public procurement process titled "Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems," classified under the Medical equipments category. This procurement follows an open procedure, specified for goods, with a total value of £5,000,000. The tender period ended on 12th October 2023, and the contract period is set from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2028. The procurement took place in Bristol, UK, post code BS34 7QH. The status is currently at the Award stage, with the recent award made on 31st July 2024 to Illumina Cambridge Ltd and VH Bio Ltd.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment industry, especially those capable of supplying advanced sequencing systems. SMEs are encouraged to compete in similar tenders, as small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly suitable. Participation in such high-value contracts can lead to significant business growth and increased market visibility, providing a stable revenue stream over the multi-year contract period.

## Notice

Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b21a27d-f56a-4f9d-9a0b-b1a0c8a64f04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,499,000 |
| 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 | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE; VH BIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b21a27d-f56a-4f9d-9a0b-b1a0c8a64f04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b21a27d-f56a-4f9d-9a0b-b1a0c8a64f04
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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