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title: "Bacteriophage QC Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d740"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Bacteriophage QC Testing

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d740

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking tenders for a Bacteriophage QC Testing Service under an open procurement procedure. The organisation is based in Bristol, UK, and falls under the category of central government public authority. The tender focuses on system quality assurance and review services, specifically targeting the production of Advanced Therapeutic Investigational Medicinal Products and master cell banks, which require GMP-grade bacteriophage testing. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 28th August 2026, with the award expected by 14th September 2026. The project reference for this tender process is C385645, and the total contract value is projected at £180,000 GBP, inclusive of an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in quality assurance and testing services, especially those with expertise in pharmaceutical and therapeutic product development. Companies that are GMP-licensed, with a robust track record in conducting QC testing within the biotech industry, will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those capable of meeting the detailed technical and economic criteria specified. The tender allows for electronic submissions via the Atamis platform, making it accessible for businesses looking to expand their government contract portfolio within the UK health service sector.

## Notice

This procurement seeks to establish a contract with a suitably qualified and licenced (to EU GMP standard) provider who can provide NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) with a Bacteriophage QC Testing Service. NHSBT's Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) handles a number of products in the production of Advanced Therapeutic Investigational Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and starter material master cell banks (MCBs). These require bacteriophage QC testing services that meet specific regulatory requirements. Within a typical year, CBC anticipates approximately 10-30 production runs, resulting in an average requirement for around 20 bacterial MCBs per year requiring GMP-grade bacteriophage testing. More details can be found at https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ (Project Reference: C385645).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: One extension of 12 months available.

Renewal: One extension of 12 months available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072036-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 09:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072036-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072036-2026
  30th July 2026 - Tender 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

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