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Consumables and Maintenance for High Throughput Sonication Systems (Covaris)

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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24 Sep 2025 at 14:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Sep 2025 at 11:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a procurement process titled "Consumables and Maintenance for High Throughput Sonication Systems (Covaris)" on behalf of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This initiative is part of the All Wales Genomics Service and involves securing maintenance services and consumables necessary for high-throughput sonication systems supporting Next Generation Sequencing workflows. The contract was awarded directly to Covaris, the sole provider of these consumables and maintenance services, following a market engagement that found no alternative suppliers. The procurement method was below threshold and without competition, aligning with Welsh devolved regulations. The contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with an option for extension up to two additional years. The procurement process concluded with a contract valued at approximately £85,930.30.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and precision equipment maintenance and consumables. Companies with expertise in supporting advanced genomic and cancer testing technologies would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities or partnerships. As the procurement emphasizes maintenance and consumables for sophisticated sonication systems, it could attract innovative solutions and collaborations in the health technology sector, bolstering the infrastructure for genomic research and testing services across Wales. Businesses capable of enhancing the performance and reliability of high-throughput systems stand to benefit from ongoing and future projects within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consumables and Maintenance for High Throughput Sonication Systems (Covaris)

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, acting on behalf of the All Wales Genomics Service, intends to award a contract to Covaris, Inc. for the provision of maintenance services and consumables associated with a high-throughput sonication system supporting Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows.The consumables and maintenance are essential to ensure consistent performance and reliability of the system, which is used to process samples in plate formats for downstream NGS library preparation. This supports the expansion of somatic cancer testing services across Wales.Covaris is the sole provider of consumables and maintenance for instruments utilising its patented Adaptive Focused Acoustics (AFA) technology. No alternative suppliers were identified during market engagement, and these items are not available via national procurement frameworks.The contract will cover the supply of consumables and maintenance for a period of three years (inclusive of warranty), with an option to extend for up to two additional years.This notice is issued in accordance with procurement transparency obligations and to ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059295-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,416 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£85,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Covaris

Further Information

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