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Molecular Diagnostics DPS [3350705]

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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TenderUpdate

29 Jan 2026 at 14:53

Award

13 Sep 2024 at 08:37

Award

13 Sep 2024 at 08:34

Tender

29 Jan 2021 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Procurement and Logistics Service has initiated a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Molecular Diagnostics, primarily focusing on the procurement of medical equipment to support the Northern Ireland Regional Molecular Diagnostic Service. This ongoing procurement involves multiple stages, with the most recent extension of the DPS period being set until 23 February 2029, due to updated regulations under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement falls under the medical equipment industry category and seeks to establish contracts for equipment like cytogenetic and genetic analysers. Operational in the UK regions, particularly Northern Ireland, the tender process is selective, utilising a restricted procedure method.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialised in the supply of medical equipment, particularly those with products such as cytogenetic and genetic analysers, electrophoresis equipment, and related software. Firms capable of delivering high-quality healthcare solutions will find this DPS conducive to expanding their market presence, especially SMEs with expertise in supplying advanced diagnostic equipment. The procurement method, focused on quality over price (with a 70:30 quality-price ratio), favours businesses that can demonstrate superior technical offerings and innovative solutions within the medical diagnostic space. Such businesses can leverage this DPS to secure long-term contracts and contribute to the enhancement of molecular diagnostic capabilities in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Molecular Diagnostics DPS [3350705]

Notice Description

Molecular Diagnostics DPS [3350705]

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender will lead to the award of a Contract for the Provision of Cytogenetic Analysers to the Northern Ireland Regional Molecular Diagnostic Service, which is established under Lot 7 of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) 3350705 for Molecular Diagnostics, Post Analytic Cytogenetic (semi-automated image analysis system for high throughput slide scanning and image capture; software for capture of banded cytogenetic preps; rapid karyotype analysis; dedicated FISH microscope - semi automated scanning of FISH slides; reagents and consumables to process DNA samples for SNP array analysis). Additional information: This Procurement is being complete under a DPS Agreement

Options: The Contracting Authority reserve the option to extend the DPS for any period of time.

Procurement Information

The Tender was completed as a Supplementary Request for Tender under a Dynamic Purchasing System for Molecular Diagnostics. This notice is being used to publish the outcome of the competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008123-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,052,301 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net, smc.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDONDERRY
Postcode
BT47 6YZ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

APPLIED SPECTRAL IMAGING

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

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