---
title: "ctDNA Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04460f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-03-06"
---

# ctDNA Testing

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04460f

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## Summary

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the procurement process titled "ctDNA Testing" in the Laboratory reagents industry category. The contract has a value of £30,000,000 GBP and involves ctDNA testing for non-small cell lung cancer at St Mary's Hospital, Genomic Medicine. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline on 5th April 2024, and the contract period will span from 3rd June 2024 to 4th June 2029.

This tender for ctDNA testing at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust presents significant business opportunities for entities experienced in laboratory reagents, particularly those interested in providing high throughput services for genomic testing. With a long contract duration and potential for extension, businesses specializing in genetic testing solutions are well-suited to compete in this open procedure procurement process.

## Notice

Invitation to tender for Circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) next generation sequencing (NGS) assay.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has a requirement for ctDNA testing of non-small cell lung cancer, at St Mary's Hospital, Genomic Medicine. MFT are requiring a ctDNA Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assay which can detect non-small cell lung cancer. MFT has been indicated by NHS England (NHSE) that it will act as a centre to commission ctDNA testing following an application to NHSE. MFT are looking to establish a high throughput service for the North West Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH), working on behalf of the national network.

The contract will be a 5 year initial term with an option to extend for an additional 2 years in 1 year instalments. The first year of the contract will be a bridging service to the awarded supplier. The testing will then be provided within St Mary's Hospital, 5th Floor for the remaining duration of the contract.

Renewal: 1year + 1year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007207-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 4 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TRAFFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M41 5SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Davyhulme |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696300 - Chemical reagents
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2024 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007207-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.judiciary.uk/
- https://www.mft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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