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BIVDA to host Bid Writing Masterclass webinar – register now

Tuesday 5th May, 2pm - 3pm Led by Sarah Joy Newton, Director of Amethyst Connect, this session will focus on the some of the key changes in NHS tenders over recent years and what members need to be aware of in preparation for bidding in 2026. The mandatory requirements for suppliers and the additional supporting scoring questions in NHSSC tenders…

adminMarch 31, 2026

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Latest NIHR and Innovate UK funding opportunities – March 2026

We would like to make members aware of the latest NIHR and Innovate UK funding opportunities for the end of March 2026. Infrastructure Capital Investment funding opportunity 2026 - closing 7th May 2026 Invention for Innovation (i4i) Translate Healthcare Research through InnoVation and Entrepreneurship (THRIVE) - March 2026 - closing 17th April 2026 Invention for Innovation (i4i) Funding At the…

adminMarch 30, 2026

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BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent recognised in the Women in Trade Associations Power List 2026

BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent has once again been recognised on the Women in Trade Associations (WiTA) Powerlist, underlining her strong and influential leadership in the IVD sector. To mark the announcement, Helen attended the Women in Trade Associations (WiTA) Powerlist Reception this week alongside the other women recognised. The Powerlist – now in its 4th year – was established…

adminMarch 30, 2026

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Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) – DEFRA Consultation Update

Defra is seeking views on proposed changes to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation, including draft legislation to prohibit 5 new POPs. This is a public consultation on Defra Citizen Space, closing on 13th May 2026. They want to know what you think about draft legislation to add 5 new POPs to the list of prohibited substances in Annex I of the assimilated POPs Regulation. This will…

adminMarch 30, 2026

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BIVDA Market Audit Summary Report for 2025

The BIVDA Market Audit for the year 2025 has been completed and results distributed to participating companies. The top line growth of UK IVD industry revenues of 3.9% shows recovery from the post-Covid effect with some stronger growth in specific areas, and the total, adjusted (using government figures for glucose test strip revenues) is just over £1.2 billion from the…

adminMarch 30, 2026

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Power to Disrupt: Leaders in POCT Diagnostics – 5th May 2026

The 12th face-to-face Power to Disrupt event will take place on Tuesday 5th May 2026 in Birmingham at the Leonardo Royal Hotel. Further details can be found at the booking page which is now live at POCTInnovators.com. As always, free attendance is offered to the public sector and academics. The overall theme will be the effective delivery of POCT services…

adminMarch 30, 2026

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BIVDA Spotlight: New England Biolabs

In this edition's BIVDA spotlight, we will be highlighting longstanding BIVDA member New England Biolabs. New England Biolabs® (NEB®) was founded in 1974 as a collective of scientists committed to developing innovative products for the life sciences industry. Today NEB® offers a very wide selection of products for PCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR, RT-PCR, LAMP, RPA and Next Generation Sequencing. NEB® supports…

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National Measurement Laboratory launch new website – explore and work with them!

As part of BIVDA member the National Measurement Laboratory's (NML) commitment to delivering world-leading measurement science for an evolving future, they are excited to share their new website! Designed to showcase NML's scientific expertise and make it easier for partners and stakeholder to engage, the new website offers: Insights into NML's research and impact Opportunities to explore programmes, networks, partnerships and training courses Access to their…

adminMarch 19, 2026

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Vote for your new BIVDA Board Members – deadline Monday 23rd March

Now is your opportunity to vote for BIVDA's new board members for 2026, who will be announced at our AGM on Wednesday 25th March 2026. We ask members to email ben.kemp@bivda.org.uk with their vote marking their first, second and third preference. Only one vote is allowed per company so please consult with your colleagues before submitting your vote. The closing date is 17:30 on…

adminMarch 18, 2026

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Member feedback needed – Parliamentary SciTech Committee launches call for evidence on personalised medicine and AI

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee is launching an inquiry into Innovation in the NHS: personalised medicine and AI. BIVDA will be providing a submission and would be extremely grateful if members could provide evidence and their views in order to strengthen our response. This can be sent to ben.kemp@bivda.org.uk. The inquiry will examine a number of topics:…

Ben KempMarch 17, 2026