---
title: "Nucleic Acid Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b3e3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-01-14"
---

# Nucleic Acid Testing

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b3e3

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is undertaking a procurement process for Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing Services (NAT) aimed at screening blood, tissue, and stem cell donations for various viruses. This process is at the planning stage, with the main procurement category being goods, particularly diagnostic supplies, classified under industry category CPV 33124130. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties must express their interest by 17th April 2023, including necessary confirmations about the KEG evaluation process and submission of assay Instructions For Use (IFU). The testing will be conducted at NHSBT’s facilities in Manchester and Bristol (Filton), UK, with a procurement budget estimated at GBP 45 million. Future supplier engagement sessions are scheduled for March/April 2023, with a more detailed procurement notice expected on 23rd June 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in diagnostic supplies, laboratory services, and medical equipment to secure a substantial contract with a prominent public health organisation. Companies capable of providing an integrated, high throughput automated testing solution with CE/UKCA marked diagnostics and the ability to interface with NHSBT's existing IT infrastructure will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their market presence, build valuable industry relationships, and contribute to critical public health initiatives in the UK. The high throughput requirements and the necessity for a seamless end-to-end solution present excellent prospects for companies with innovative and reliable diagnostic technologies.

## Notice

Nucleic Acid Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001175-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,070,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001175-2025
- 17 Mar 2023 at 13:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007842-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.roche.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

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