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 to Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Supplier
Contract value
- £7,010,966 excluding VAT
- £8,413,159.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
21 November 2025
Contract dates
- 22 November 2025 to 10 November 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Term of this Contract shall expire on 10th November 2028, unless otherwise extended by agreement in writing by both Parties.
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Net Zero Transition Plan and Opportunity and Belonging | There are two KPIs under this contract. Net Zero Transition Plan. We have set interim targets for 2030. Alongside this, we are continuing to take actions to reduce our emissions intensity and have set... |
12 months |
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
- Companies House: 05386273
Gosling Building Edmund Halley Road, Oxford Science Park
Oxford
OX4 4DQ
United Kingdom
Email: legal@nanoporetech.com
Website: https://nanoporetech.com/
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme to Oxford Nanopore Technologies
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
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - central government