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title: "HAV & B19 Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e147"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2024-11-27"
---

# HAV & B19 Testing Services

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e147

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is contracting with Grifols UK Limited to supply a fully integrated high throughput testing solution for the detection of hepatitis A virus (HAV) RNA and Parvovirus B19 DNA. This procurement falls under the "Automation system" industry category and will be implemented in Manchester (region UKK11). The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender process commenced with a contract notice issued on 12 July 2023, closing on 22 August 2023. The contract, valued at £6,100,000, is set to run from 19 October 2023 to 18 October 2030, with a potential extension of up to five years. The contract was signed on 11 December 2023, and the current procurement stage is the Award stage, where the contract is active.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services and medical diagnostics to enhance their market position by partnering with a high-profile public sector body such as NHSBT. Companies with expertise in producing or implementing high throughput testing solutions, particularly those with existing credentials in the NHSBT KEG process, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Grifols UK Limited highlights the potential for businesses in the medical and scientific community to secure long-term, high-value procurement opportunities in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant are contracting with a partner to supply a fully integrated high throughput testing solution for the detection of hepatitis A virus (HAV) RNA and Parvovirus B19 DNA in partnership with NHSBT. The solution has the ability to test for HBV DNA, HIV-1 RNA, HIV-2 RNA, HCV RNA, HEV RNA as contingency during a business continuity need for NHSBTs . The solution has the relevant UKCA marking to support this ability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Blood and Transplant are contracting with a partner to supply a fully integrated high throughput testing solution for the detection of hepatitis A virus (HAV) RNA and Parvovirus B19 DNA in partnership with NHSBT. The solution has the ability to test for HBV DNA, HIV-1 RNA, HIV-2 RNA, HCV RNA, HEV RNA as contingency during a business continuity need for NHSBTs . The solution has the relevant UKCA marking to support this ability.

Renewal: Maximum of 5 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038292-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2023 - 18 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,100,000 |
| Lots value | £6,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | BS16 7FG |
| 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 | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRIFOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33127000 - Immuno-analysis devices
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038292-2024
- 12 Jul 2023 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020006-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.grifols.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk

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