# Supply of automated NGS DNA library preparation kits

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Nhs Blood and Transplant](/buyers/nhs-blood-and-transplant/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £1,500,000
- Published: 7 August 2018
- Planned start: 10 April 2019
- Planned end: 9 April 2022
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 672c344a-178a-46f9-a3c6-5f435a527281-233168
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc1f7c9-6e18-47b2-bd22-fa2093ca3783

## Description

Since 2016, H&I Colindale have undertaken Human Leucocyte Antigen \(HLA\) class I and class II typing for unrelated stem cell and platelet donors by an 'in house' NGS method using the Illumina MiSeq® platform\. The protocol was designed for high throughput testing using Beckman Coulter Biomek® FXp liquid handling robots\. Tenderers are required to respond to this ITT on the basis of offering a solution which can meet the Requirements as set out in the Specification\.The objective of this tender is for the Authority to be able to purchase DNA library preparation kits\. This consumable is an essential requirement for the in house protocol\. This Framework Agreement is for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for 1 year\. It is the intention of NHSBT to award a Framework Agreement for these requirements by April 2019\. Additional information: Please search in current opportunities in Bravo Solution tendering portal for the bidding documents for this tender\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672c344a-178a-46f9-a3c6-5f435a527281-233168)