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title: "Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05faba"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme

Buyer: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05faba

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## Summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, has recently completed the Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme. This programme aims to deploy NHS-developed laboratory, bioinformatic, and clinical protocols, along with sequencing technology from Oxford Nanopore Technologies, across a network of 30 NHS sites in the UK. The effort, classified under public authority and central government, focuses on bolstering both patient care and bio-surveillance capabilities. As of 2026, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has transitioned from the procurement stage to awarding contracts, with the direct award contract signed on 21 November 2025 and ending on 10 November 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms involved in laboratory services and clinical information systems. Oxford Nanopore Technologies, as the supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation that benefits from possessing patented technology and intellectual property. Given the absence of competition due to technical reasons, businesses with unique capabilities and patented products, similar to Oxford Nanopore's, are well-suited to bid for such direct award contracts where technical exclusivity is essential. The allocation aims to foster innovation and maximise healthcare outcomes, presenting further opportunities for firms specialising in research and development services.

## Notice

GSTT will lead the development of a national clinical metagenomics pilot service by deploying NHS developed laboratory, bioinformatic and clinical protocols along with Oxford Nanopore developed sequencing technology to a network of 30 NHS sites across the UK for the dual benefit of patient care and bio-surveillance.

### Procurement Information

Under PA23 there are 2 relevant provisions for a direct award for patented technology covered under section 41, Schedule 5. (1) "a supplier is in possession of IP and there are no reasonable alternatives..."and (2) "the absence of competition for technical reasons", both sectioned under "Single Suppliers" where a particular supplier owns the intellectual rights and is the only supplier able to provide that product / service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014515-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,010,966 |
| Contracts value | £13,960,966 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 48814400 - Clinical information system
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 17:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014515-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 16:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085070-2025
- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085053-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014515-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085070-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085053-2025
  19th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11444
  GSTT will lead the development of a national clinical metagenomics pilot service by deploying NHS developed laboratory, bioinformatic and clinical protocols along with Oxford Nanopore developed sequencing technology to a network of 30 NHS sites across the UK for the dual benefit of patient care and bio-surveillance.

## Notice URLs

- https://nanoporetech.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/

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