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Nonacus GALEAS HereditaryPlus panel

THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Aug 2025 at 11:21

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21 Aug 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, completed by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, involved the purchase of the Nonacus GALEAS HereditaryPlus panel with variant calling and field application scientist support. This process took place in London under the public authority - central government classification. The main procurement category was goods, specifically diagnostic supplies. The contract award was finalised on 21 August 2025, with an award value of £930,036 gross. The procurement followed a direct award method, leveraging the unique specifications of the Nonacus panel designed for the NHS Test Directory. Key dates included the contract period starting on 5 September 2025 and ending on 3 September 2026, with a standstill period concluding on 2 September 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in genetic diagnostics and medical supplies, particularly those capable of providing tailored solutions compatible with existing NHS frameworks. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in diagnostics technology and a proven track record of fulfilling complex government contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the process was awarded directly due to technical reasons, this highlights the importance of offering unique solutions and maintaining synergy with current NHS systems for effective procurement strategy.

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Notice Title

Nonacus GALEAS HereditaryPlus panel

Notice Description

The purchasing of a Nonacus GALEAS HereditaryPlus panel and GALEAS HereditaryPlus Variant Calling with field application scientist support

Procurement Information

The Nonacus GALEAS germline panel has been specifically designed to meet the specifications of the NHS Test Directory. It includes 146 genes that are known to be associated with hereditary cancers, including genes related to paediatric cancers. This panel is the only commercial option tailored to the NHS Test Directory. Preliminary work demonstrated excellent compatibility with the current library preparation process, enabling quicker integration into the automated system in use, which is crucial for the successful delivery of this project. There would be an operational delay and cost associated should a new provider be considered for this time crucial project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050501-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£775,030 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW10 0XD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NONACUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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