Scope
Reference
C405258
Description
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.
Contract 2. Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £6,950,000 excluding VAT
- £7,010,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
21 November 2025
Contract dates
- 21 November 2025 to 10 November 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48814400 - Clinical information system
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| Net Zero Transition Plan |
| Opportunity and Belonging |
Signed contract documents
GSTT_ONT Supply Agreement_Fully Executed_redactions_GSTT redacted.pdf
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.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
Under PA23 there are 2 relevant provisions for a direct award for patented technology covered under section 41, Schedule 5. (1) “a supplier is in possession of IP and there are no reasonable alternatives…”and (2) “the absence of competition for technical reasons”, both sectioned under “Single Suppliers” where a particular supplier owns the intellectual rights and is the only supplier able to provide that product / service.
Supplier
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQY-3648-RQHN
Gosling Building, Edmund Halley Road, Oxford Science Park,
Oxford
OX4 4DQ
United Kingdom
Email: onttenders@nanoporetech.com
Website: https://nanoporetech.com/
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme
Contracting authority
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZC-6438-DGPX
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Miranda Gordon
Telephone: 020 7101 7004
Email: helpdesk@smarttogetherlondon.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - central government