--- title: "Next Generation Sequencing Testing (NGS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0514f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0514f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0514f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0514f8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2026-06-25" --- # Next Generation Sequencing Testing (NGS) Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0514f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0514f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0514f8.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Next Generation Sequencing Testing (NGS) project by NHS Blood and Transplant has been completed. NHS Blood and Transplant, a public authority under central government, has its offices located in Bristol, UK. They were seeking a provider for NGS QC testing services to meet the regulatory requirements of the Cellular and Molecular Therapies directorate. The procurement process utilised an open method known as a Competitive Flexible Procedure, with the award announced on 25 June 2026. The contracting phase was complete, with the contract set to commence on 1 August 2026, ending on 31 July 2027, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement category was services, specifically in the healthcare and biotechnology sector. This tender presents substantial business opportunities for firms involved in system quality assurance and review services, particularly those specialising in advanced therapeutic investigational medicinal products and starter material master cell banks. While the contract has been awarded to SGS United Kingdom Limited, the procurement process illustrates the potential for large-scale contracts with public authorities, a beneficial consideration for businesses aiming to expand in the biotechnology and healthcare industries. Companies with the capability to meet stringent regulatory requirements and those with existing EU Good Manufacturing Practice licences would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. ## Notice NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are seeking a provider for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) QC testing requirements for the Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) directorate, namely the Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC). CBC handle a number of products in the production of Advanced Therapeutic Investigational Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and starter material master cell banks (MCBs). These require NGS QC testing services that meet specific regulatory requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: One (1) year optional extension Renewal: One (1) year optional extension ### Planning Information Interested suppliers are asked to express their interest to rowena.thomas@nhsbt.nhs.uk and carley.butcher@nhsbt.nhs.uk by 5pm on Friday, 13th June 2025. Suppliers expressing an interest will be invited to attend an early market engagement exercise supplier meeting during the week of the 16th June 2025 (note: date subject to change). Prior to this session, interested suppliers will be provided with a draft specification of requirements and short questionnaire related to requirements. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059773-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 17 Jul 2025 | | Award date | 23 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | £407,200 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SGS UNITED KINGDOM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2026 at 10:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059773-2026 - 26 Jan 2026 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006523-2026 - 12 Jan 2026 at 08:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002096-2026 - 15 May 2025 at 15:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021932-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059773-2026 25th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006523-2026 26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002096-2026 12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021932-2025 15th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ - 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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