Automated Molecular PCR Platform for Viral Testing
NHS Blood and Transplant · United Kingdom
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Basic information
- Reference number
- CF-3393400D0O000000rwimUAA
- Issuing organization
- NHS Blood and Transplant · Find award history →
- Government level
- Federal
- Solicitation type
- Healthcare & Medical
- Title
- Automated Molecular PCR Platform for Viral Testing
- Source
- Contracts Finder (UK)
- Source ID
- d82f7774-1df2-40d9-8772-a6b8103d43d2-884564
Details
- Location
- United Kingdom
Summary
NHS Blood and Transplant seeks a fully automated molecular PCR platform capable of testing for multiple viral markers including HHV-8, CMV, HEV, and HBV in plasma and whole blood samples. The platform will support critical 24/7 diagnostic testing for organ donor screening.
Description
In May 2023, universal, post-donation screening for HHV-8 antibodies was added to the portfolio of tests required for deceased organ donor characterisation in the UK. Routine pre-donation testing for other required infection markers continue to be performed on an urgent 24/7 basis by a network of UK wide NHS diagnostic laboratories. MSL Virology require a fully automated platform to perform testing for HHV8 DNA in plasma and whole blood samples. MSL Virology also requires a fully automated platf...
Dates
- Publication
- 2026/02/18 03:07:01 PM UTC
- Closing date
- 2025/11/03 12:00:00 PM UTC
Estimated value
$250K – $750K GBP
Classification
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