---
title: "Bacteriophage Advisory & Specialist Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044c13"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2024-11-08"
---

# Bacteriophage Advisory & Specialist Testing Services

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044c13

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has completed a procurement process for "Bacteriophage Advisory & Specialist Testing Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of Systems and Technical Consultancy Services (CPV: 72220000) and is focused on advisory and specialist testing services related to bacteriophage contamination. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the procurement stage is noted as complete, with the final award made on 7th November 2024. The contract value amounts to £450,000, and the services were to be delivered across the UK. The process also included an option to extend the contract by two additional 12-month periods, though this specific lot was later cancelled.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those experienced in bacteriophage research and contamination advisory services. SMEs like Phage Consultants, who have been awarded this contract, demonstrate that smaller, specialised firms can successfully compete and secure substantial contracts within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in laboratory research services (CPV: 73111000) and those capable of providing reliable and timely advisory and testing services will find this type of procurement beneficial for growth and expanding their client base in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Bacteriophage Advisory & Specialist Testing Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bacteriophage Advisory & Specialist Testing Services

Options: To extend for 12-month x 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036245-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## 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 | PHAGE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036245-2024
- 22 Mar 2024 at 17:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009501-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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