---
title: "Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792547"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792547"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792547.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792547.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-03-06"
---

# Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792547

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792547)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792547.json)

## Summary

The contracting authority, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Sequencing Systems. This contract falls under the health industry category and addresses needs within the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Services (SNBTS). The contract consists of two lots: HLA Sequencing Equipment maintenance & consumables, and HLA Sequencing Test Kits & Consumables. The procurement method used was a limited call-off from an existing NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) framework, specifically intended for goods. Key dates include the contract signing on 3rd March 2025, marking the completion of the tender stage and the active status of the awards.

This tender offers valuable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical and diagnostic equipment, particularly those focusing on next-generation sequencing and consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as evidenced by the successful bid from V.H. Bio Limited, can find fertile ground in such procurement processes. Simultaneously, larger enterprises such as Illumina Cambridge Ltd. can leverage their extensive capabilities to secure contracts for maintenance services. The emphasis on innovation in health diagnostics and ongoing maintenance ensures continuous demand, making it a lucrative prospect for businesses with expertise in these areas.

## Notice

The Histocompatibility and Immunology (H&I) department in SNBTS requires a contract for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing.

### Lot Information

HLA Sequencing Equipment maintenance & consumables

The Histocompatibility and Immunology (H&I) department in Scottish National Blood Transfusion Services (SNBTS) requires a contract for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing, performed using next generation sequencing (NGS) equipment. HLA sequencing is a method used to determine the specific variations (alleles) of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes, which are crucial for immune system function and play a significant role in various diseases and transplant compatibility. HLA typing by next generation sequencing is performed routinely in SNBTS for all potential renal, islet and pancreas transplant recipients and donors listed for transplant on the east coast of Scotland. The test is also performed as part of disease association and pharmacogenomic HLA testing to aid clinical decision making. SNBTS are named beneficiaries on an NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) framework. The contract is a call-off from this framework for equipment maintenance and consumables.

HLA Sequencing Test Kits & Consumables

The Histocompatibility and Immunology (H&I) department in Scottish National Blood Transfusion Services (SNBTS) requires a contract for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing, performed using next generation sequencing (NGS) equipment. HLA sequencing is a method used to determine the specific variations (alleles) of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes, which are crucial for immune system function and play a significant role in various diseases and transplant compatibility. HLA typing by next generation sequencing is performed routinely in SNBTS for all potential renal, islet and pancreas transplant recipients and donors listed for transplant on the east coast of Scotland. The test is also performed as part of disease association and pharmacogenomic HLA testing to aid clinical decision making. SNBTS are named beneficiaries on an NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) framework. The contract is a call-off from this framework for diagnostic kits.

### Procurement Information

Call-off from framework. The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) awarded a framework for the supply of HLA Sequencing Systems consisting of 2 lots. Notice reference: 2024/S 000-025364. SNBTS are named beneficiaries on this framework and wish to award call-off contracts for their requirements covering both lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525407 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £234,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE; V.H. BIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525407

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525407
  Supply of HLA Sequencing Systems - The Histocompatibility and Immunology (H&I) department in SNBTS requires a contract for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792547

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792547. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792547.json.