Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (ICT & digital): Respiratory Metagenomics Expansion Programme. By Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Awarded to Oxford.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, health and medical services and Research sectors, with a focus on Laboratory, Network Infrastructure and Laboratories. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 17, 2026. Last refreshed 58 days ago. Reference: 014515-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has issued 163 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 118 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC was awarded the contract for £6,950,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 014515-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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