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AwardedUnited KingdomGoods£404,383

Automated Molecular PCR Platform

Published
Published 18 February 2026
Deadline
Closed 3 November 2025

Overview

In May 2023, universal, post-donation screening for HHV-8 antibodies was added to the portfolio of tests required for deceased organ donor characterisation in the UK. Routine pre-donation testing for other required infection markers continue to be performed on an urgent 24/7 basis by a network of UK wide NHS diagnostic laboratories. MSL Virology require a fully automated platform to perform testing for HHV8 DNA in plasma and whole blood samples. MSL Virology also requires a fully automated platform to perform testing for CMV DNA, HEV RNA and HBV DNA in EDTA plasma samples.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£404,383
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
No
Published
18 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Award outcome

Awarded value
£337,798
Award date
18 February 2026
Contract period
1 December 2025 → 30 November 2028
Winner
  • Elitech UK Limited

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    18 February 2026

Contracting authority

  • NHS Blood and Transplant

    Buyer

    Bristol, United Kingdom

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