Hepatitis A virus (HAV) RNA & Parvovirus B19 DNA Testing Services

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is a call for competition and is separate to any tender opportunity. Its purpose is to inform the market of an up-and-coming tender opportunity. NHSBT are looking for a fully integrated high throughput testing solution for the detection of hepatitis A virus (HAV) RNA and Parvovirus B19 DNA in partnership with NHSBT. Additionally, the solution must also be able to test for HBV DNA, HIV-1 RNA, HIV-2 RNA, HCV RNA, HEV RNA as contingency during a business continuity need for NHSBTs Molecular Screening Service located in Colindale London. The solution must have the relevant UKCA marking to support this ability.

Organisations who express an interest must declare this by 17th April 2023 date including a statement confirming their current participation in a Kit Evaluation Group (KEG) evaluation or their intention to join the KEG process. Any organisations wishing to participate in the KEG evaluation process must also submit their relevant assay Instructions For Use (IFU) by 17th April 2023 to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk