Scope
Reference
C395947
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 1. Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £7,010,966 excluding VAT
- £8,413,159 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 December 2025 to 8 December 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Term of this Contract shall expire on the 10th November 2028, unless otherwise extended by agreement in writing by both Parties.
CPV classifications
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
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.
Supplier
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC
- Companies House: 05386273
Edmund Halley Road
Oxford
OX4 4DQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@nanoporetech.com
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. 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: 020718885331
Email: miranda.gordon@nhs.net
Website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - central government