--- title: "Supply of Bacterial Gene Detection and Sequencing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04efb7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04efb7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04efb7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04efb7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2026-06-23" --- # Supply of Bacterial Gene Detection and Sequencing Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04efb7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04efb7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04efb7.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a central government public authority based in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Bacterial Gene Detection and Sequencing." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically medical consumables. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with NHSBT acting as the buying organisation. The award stage concluded on 23rd June 2026, following the initial tender notice published in January 2026. The contract, signed on 18th June 2026, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to run through to 1st July 2030, with provisions for a 2 x 2-year extension, if necessary. The contract value is £186,340, with a gross amount of £223,608, and the supplier is Micropathology Ltd, based in Coventry. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical analysis and consumables, particularly those capable of meeting stringent regulatory and quality standards as outlined by UKAS ISO 15189. It's an ideal opportunity for large-scale enterprises with expertise in gene detection and sequencing to foster growth through collaboration with NHSBT. Companies specialising in microbiological or biomedical sciences and possessing the ability to provide reliable, timely, and innovative solutions for bacterial detection and sequencing would find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their public sector portfolio. ## Notice Supply of Bacterial Gene Detection and Sequencing - Open Tender ### Planning Information NHSBT Microbiology Services Laboratory Bacteriology (MSLB) is responsible for the identification to species level, of bacterial and/or fungal isolates detected during environmental monitoring of clean rooms (MHRA GMP Annex 1 requirements) and the screening of donated human tissues and blood products. NHSBT now wishes to commence a formal procurement process and is seeking to engage with suppliers and understand the market. Business Requirements • The Supplier MUST work with NHSBT closely, to be able to provide the required level of service, including advice on unusual results or technical issues • The Supplier MUST be UKAS ISO 15189 accredited • The Supplier assays to be utilised MUST be UKAS ISO 15189 accredited • The Supplier MUST be able to supply evidence for sensitivity and specificity of the tests used • The Supplier MUST be able to provide a list of organisms used to validate their assays and must provide details of any organisms they cannot identify or have issues identifying • The Supplier MUST be able to provide and meet turnaround times • The Supplier MUST comply with NHSBT Supplier management requests It is NHSBT's intention to hold pre-procurement supplier engagement meetings the week of 1st April 2025 to 15th April 2025. The meetings will be held remotely, the dates are to be confirmed. To enable NHSBT to finalise arrangements (e.g., send meeting details and agree time slots) for the meeting’s, interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to Sahithi Bandi sahithi.bandi@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 31st March 2025. This should include a list of your potential attendees and a brief overview (or a website link) of the Goods / Services which might be offered. Please include options, if available, for a managed service contract. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. It should be noted that this procurement exercise may allow other Health authorities to use any agreements awarded. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058952-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 | | Award date | 12 May 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | £186,340 | | Contracts value | £186,340 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT | | Additional buyers | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL | | 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 | MICROPATHOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058952-2026 - 13 May 2026 at 13:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044003-2026 - 26 Jan 2026 at 13:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006648-2026 - 26 Jan 2026 at 13:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006646-2026 - 20 Mar 2025 at 14:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010412-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058952-2026 23rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044003-2026 13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006648-2026 26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006646-2026 26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010412-2025 20th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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