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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | In accordance with Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the PA23, this direct award is to be made on the grounds of absence of competition for technical reasons as the products and services are subject to patented technology by Oxford Nanpore Technologies PLC. It is unique in that it is the only sequencing technology available on the market that enables direct, real-time analysis of short to ultra-long fragments of DNA/RNA, in fully scalable formats. No other provider is able to supply equivalent goods or services. Additional Information – The contracting authority has concluded that the conditions for a direct award are satisfied due to their being no alternatives and an absence of competition due to patent status of the required products and services. A Contract Award Notice (UK6) will be published following the expiry of the standstill period. |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): |
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Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme
Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme
Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme
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| Award value: | £7,010,966 |
| Award status: | Pending |
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.
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| Release Date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | — |
| Contract End Date: | 8 December 2028 |
| Contract Duration: | NaN years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05faba |
| Notice Reference: | 085053-2025 |