---
title: "Custom Gene kits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e5cb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust"
published: "2026-08-17"
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# Custom Gene kits

Buyer: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e5cb

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## Summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust bought custom-made gene kits specifically for its own requirements. The procurement covers laboratory reagents, supplied as goods for use by the Trust in Oxford. The requirement is specialised rather than a general catalogue purchase: the kits must be designed and produced to meet the Trust’s stated genetic testing needs. The buyer is Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, an NHS public authority based in Oxford. The scope was arranged as one requirement and relates to a single supplier’s delivery of the custom gene kits. Businesses active in genetic testing, molecular diagnostics, laboratory reagents or bespoke assay and kit manufacture would find the subject matter most relevant, particularly those able to develop products for a specific NHS laboratory environment.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 17 August 2026 following a direct award. The stated rationale was that the kits were custom-made for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, with the procedure classified as relying on single-supplier technical reasons. SOPHiA GENETICS LTD was awarded the requirement for £308,646.90 excluding VAT, or £370,376.28 including VAT. The award is active, and the contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. One lot was used, and it was marked as suitable for SMEs. A future contract signature milestone was scheduled for 27 August 2026. The award was above the relevant threshold. The outcome identifies both the selected supplier and the scale and route used for this specialist purchase.

This award demonstrates demand from Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust for bespoke gene kits and laboratory reagents, rather than off-the-shelf supplies. Competitors would need credible capability in genetic analysis, molecular diagnostics and the design, manufacture and quality control of custom laboratory kits. They would also need to show that their products can meet a specific NHS organisation’s technical requirements reliably, with sufficient production capacity and supply continuity for an established laboratory service. The direct-award rationale indicates that technical fit and single-supplier capability were central to the buying decision, so a future competitor would need clear evidence of differentiated technical performance, compatibility with the Trust’s processes and relevant experience delivering specialised diagnostic reagents at this scale. The requirement was considered suitable for SMEs, indicating that specialist smaller suppliers may be viable where they can demonstrate the necessary capability and capacity.

## Notice

Custom made Gene kits specifically for Oxford University Hospitals

### Procurement Information

Custom made Gene kits specifically for Oxford University Hospitals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078219-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £308,646 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Postcode area | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX3 9DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Headington Hill & Northway |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOPHiA GENETICS LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2026 at 15:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078219-2026
- 17 Aug 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078197-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078219-2026
  17th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078197-2026
  17th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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