Tenders/STG Non-Invasive Pre-natal Testing (NIPT)

STG Non-Invasive Pre-natal Testing (NIPT)

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Published: Nov 3, 2026

Updated: Nov 3, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the health and medical services and education and training sectors, with a focus on Higher Education. 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 health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The South West London Procurement Partnership on behalf of St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking to carry out a market engagement exercise in relation to Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) services.   NIPT is a blood test taken from the mother in pregnancy that uses cutting edge DNA technology to evaluate whether a baby has a high chance of a certain chromosomal condition.  The service host and deliver the externally provided NIPT solution which includes reagents, equipment and maintenance, associated software and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). NIPT services at STG facilitate approx. 5000 patients per year. The contract start date is proposed for March/April 2027 with a service commencement date in November 2027. It is anticipated that the contract term will run for 2 years with an option to extend by an additional 2 years on a +1+1 basis. The South West London Procurement Partnership on behalf of St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking to carry out a market engagement exercise in relation to Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) services.   NIPT is a blood test taken from the mother in pregnancy that uses cutting edge DNA technology to evaluate whether a baby has a high chance of a certain chromosomal condition.  The service host and deliver the externally provided NIPT solution which includes reagents, equipment and maintenance, associated software and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). NIPT services at STG facilitate approx. 5000 patients per year. The contract start date is proposed for March/April 2027 with a service commencement date in November 2027. It is anticipated that the contract term will run for 2 years with an option to extend by an additional 2 years on a +1+1 basis. The purpose of the engagement is: •Provide an overview of the service, specification and requirements •Share proposed timelines and tender/ bidding process •Gain feedback from potential bidders around proposed plans •Test feasibility of the draft specification •Identify opportunities for improvement •Clarify any risks and/or barriers to participation •Answer any questions The market engagement will be held online as follows: • Tuesday 1st December 2026 10.00-11.00. If you would like to register your interest in attending the event please email Charlotte.Choules@stgeorges.nhs.uk to receive a meeting invite via Microsoft Teams.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 104377-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has issued 27 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by St George's University Hospitals 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 Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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 104377-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.