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title: "Pre Market Engagement - NGS HLA Typing Systems and Reagents (NWLP H&I Services)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac2e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Pre Market Engagement - NGS HLA Typing Systems and Reagents (NWLP H&I Services)

Buyer: IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac2e

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## Summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is initiating a pre-market engagement process for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) HLA Typing Systems and Reagents, under the procurement category of pathology services. The healthcare trust is based in London, specifically at St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street. The engagement is currently at the planning stage, with a questionnaire to gauge market interest and capabilities due by 3rd July 2026. The project, entitled "Pre Market Engagement - NGS HLA Typing Systems and Reagents (NWLP H&I Services)," is a service procurement with key stakeholders being small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) encouraged to participate. The main procurement phase is anticipated to start on 1st November 2026, with the contract period expected to run until October 2031.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in pathology services, particularly those capable of delivering high-resolution HLA typing using NGS technology. The initiative aims to support the expanding renal transplantation and stem cell transplantation programmes across North West London. With an annual reagent expenditure estimated between £600k–£700k and a projected contract value of £3–3.5 million over five years, this engagement not only supports service innovation and clinical quality but also offers emerging companies a chance to secure a significant and long-term procurement contract with the NHS. The participation and feedback from these preliminary engagements will shape future procurement strategies and ensure alignment with industry standards and healthcare needs.

## Notice

Pre-Market Engagement Notice - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) HLA Typing Systems and Reagents North West London Pathology (NWLP), hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is undertaking pre-market engagement to gauge market interest and capability ahead of potential future commissioning and procurement activity. This notice is issued for market testing purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to procure, nor does it form part of any formal procurement process. Feedback received will be used to inform commissioning intent, procurement strategy and the development of a future service specification in line with NHS procurement principles of transparency, proportionality, equal treatment and value for money. Background and Context NWLP provides Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) services supporting renal transplantation, allogeneic stem cell transplantation and other solid organ transplant programmes across North West London and beyond. High-resolution HLA typing using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a mandatory clinical requirement and represents the current national and international standard of care. Demand for NGS HLA typing has grown significantly over recent years, driven by expanding transplant programmes and increasing clinical complexity. Current annual reagent expenditure is approximately PS600k-PS700k, with a projected contract value of PS3-3.5m over an expected five-year term. NWLP is therefore exploring future procurement options to ensure a sustainable, compliant and value-for-money solution that supports service resilience, innovation and clinical quality. Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity should complete the attached questionnaire and respond back by July 3rd 2026. To access the opportunity, please use Atamis via contract reference 'C451253'. https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Pz00001e3fTKIAY&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com

### Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Notice – Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) HLA Typing Systems and Reagents
North West London Pathology (NWLP), hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is undertaking pre‑market engagement to gauge market interest and capability ahead of potential future commissioning and procurement activity.
Questionnaire to be completed and submitted by 03 July 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052248-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 10:29 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052248-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 10:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052240-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052248-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052240-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Pz00001e3fTKIAY&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com
- https://www.imperial.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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