---
title: "PCR Molecular Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03565e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2022-07-27"
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# PCR Molecular Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03565e

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is planning to tender for PCR Molecular Testing Platforms, focusing on providing rapid molecular testing for lung cancer samples. This initiative falls under the healthcare services industry, with a specific classification for pathology services. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, and a future notice is expected on 1st November 2022. The delivery of services is anticipated across the UK, aimed at enhancing diagnostic capabilities in cancer care.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in medical technology and diagnostic services, particularly those specialising in molecular testing equipment and systems. Companies that can provide highly sensitive and rapid testing solutions, especially for oncology applications, will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for quick turnaround and adaptability in technology underscores the need for innovative solutions in the healthcare sector, creating potential for growth and collaboration with a leading NHS Trust.

## Notice

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust are looking at tendering for PCR Molecular Testing Platforms in order to carry out rapid molecular testing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Service (MPDS) at UHB needs to be able to deliver a quick and highly sensitive assessment of RET and MET alterations in lung cancer samples, which is required prior to the prescription of drugs targeting RET and MET. A quick turn around time is required, since lung cancer patients need to be started on the treatment as soon as possible. Lung tumour samples are of small size; there is therefore a need for a highly sensitive technology with a very low rate of failure. MPDS receives at least 350 lung cancer samples every month for MET exon 14 mutation and RET translocation testing; the numbers are likely to increase; the technology therefore needs to be adaptable to the needs. In order to take into account the various clinical circumstances, the technology needs to allow MPDS to perform RET and MET exon 14 alterations within a few hours for selected tumours.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020409-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 08:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020409-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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