BIVDA statement on 2027 NHS carbon reduction plan requirements for the procurement of NHS goods, services and works
Today’s guidance is an important step in the NHS’s journey to Net Zero, however, companies have expressed concern about being able to realistically commit to, and then meet, Net Zero by 2050 for all scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
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BIVDA unveils working viewer of the draft 2026 Statutory Instrument and its impact on the UK Medical Devices Regulations
This tool links each change in the SI directly to the regulation it amends, enabling our members to read the consolidated text and clearly trace the provenance of every edit back to its source.
UKHSA Market Pre-Engagement notices for Ebola and Hantavirus tests
This is not a competition, but a vital an insight-gathering exercise from suppliers to understand the current supplier landscape and market capabilities.
Membership News
Be part of the UK-India Diagnostics Cohort 2026 this October
Supported by the Department for Business and Trade and Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber, companies have the opportunity to explore India’s healthcare market across a 5-day visit.
BIVDA’s Head of NHS Policy David Thorne assesses the NHS Modernisation Bill
In this article for WA Communications, David highlights growing concerns about the widening gap between national policy and on-the-ground delivery within the health system.
Join BIVDA President Angela Douglas at Path360 in July
Our partners Convenzis are hosting Path360 2026: The NHS Pathology Strategy Conference South, taking place on 7 July 2026 at Prospero House, London and would like to invite members to participate.
Targeted prostate cancer screening programme to be rolled out in England from 2027
The UK Government has pledged to introduce targeted prostate cancer screening programme in England and will also invest up to £18 million in the TRANSFORM trial.
DETECT industry webinar and open call for AMR diagnostics
Taking place on 23rd June, the webinar is being conducted by ADVANCEID with the call for rapid AMR diagnostics aimed at the ASEAN region.
UKHSA release 2026 to 2029 strategy
The strategy identifies declining vaccine coverage, AMR, respiratory infections and environmental hazards as priorities of greatest concern.
New Barclays Eagle Labs programme – Nexus Women’s Health Collective
The 9‑month programme supports a cohort of 30 women’s health companies, focused on helping founders navigate the gap between pre-seed and Series A. Applications close on Monday 15th June 2026.
NHS England supplier webinar on cyber resilience on 30/06/2026
The session will provide suppliers with a clear and consistent view of how cyber security expectations across the health and care system are evolving, what this means in practice for their organisations, and how suppliers can engage with NHS England as partners in strengthening supply chain resilience.
NHS release 2-year plan for AI-powered innovation in health research
The plain aims to send a clear signal that the UK is moving towards a more enabling, proportionate, and innovation-friendly regulatory environment.
BIVDA welcome London Health Company as new members
London Health Company (LHC Lab) is a London-based, CQC-regulated private diagnostic laboratory offering professional blood testing directly to consumers across the UK.
Baroness Nicola Blackwood to step down as Genomics England Chair
Baroness Blackwood has been Chair for six years and has led the organisation through a period of significant progress.
Showcase your tech at Elevate: Countess of Chester Hospital
Bookings have opened for Elevate at the Countess of Chester Hospital on 20th July – a curated showcase held inside the hospital, designed to connect relevant suppliers with NHS teams across the organisation.
MHRA publishes draft Pre-Market Statutory Instrument and seeks views via survey
BIVDA broadly welcomes the publication, which provides an important indication of the future direction of the UKMDR and demonstrates continued progress towards greater international harmonisation.
Free upcoming event: Femtech, Innovation and Diagnostics for Women’s Health
Next month in London, the Centre for Advanced Diagnostics Development and Application (CADDA) host their Femtech, Innovation and Diagnostics for Women’s Health event on Thursday 18th June, at the UCL building on Guilford Street.
Media Monitoring: 28th May – 10th June
A round-up of the week’s best diagnostics-related news.
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Events Diary
BIVDA Chemicals and Environmental Working Party – ONLINE
Date: Thursday 25th June
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Register Here
BIVDA Market Access and Procurement Working Party – ONLINE
Date: Wednesday 15th July
Time: 10:30am – 13:o0pm
Register Here