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Medical genetic testing kits

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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29 Sep 2025 at 14:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has recently awarded a contract under the procurement process labelled CAV-DCO (25-26) 96. This procurement relates to the supply of medical genetic testing kits, specifically utilising Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) technology, used by the All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS). The tender was conducted via direct procurement without competition, and has been marked as complete. The process, initiated under Welsh devolved regulations, was completed on 29 September 2025, with the contract set to be carried out from 1 November 2025 until 31 October 2028 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The monetary value of the contract stands at £115,200 (gross), with MRC Holland securing the supplier contract.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the medical equipment and diagnostics fields, particularly those specialising in genetic and molecular diagnostics. Suppliers looking to break into the UK healthcare sector, specifically the expansive NHS network, could benefit from similar tenders. Companies with the capability to produce specialised equipment like MLPA probes, which support vital genomic services, would find this sector particularly profitable. The awarded contract demonstrates a preference for experienced suppliers who can provide both quality and consistency, as seen with the selection of MRC Holland, a large Netherlands-based supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical genetic testing kits

Notice Description

The All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) has routinely utilised Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) as a diagnostic tool for identifying Copy Number Variations (CNVs)--including deletions and duplications--across a range of genetic disorders. This testing supports clinical decision-making and patient treatment strategies.MLPA technology involves the use of oligonucleotide probe pairs that hybridise to specific DNA sequences within target genes. When both probes bind adjacently at a site of interest, they are ligated and subsequently amplified via Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The amplified DNA fragments are then separated by capillary electrophoresis and analysed to detect CNVs.Since its inception, AWMGS has exclusively sourced MLPA probes and reagents from MRC Holland, a Netherlands-based supplier recognised for its specialised products in molecular diagnostics.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a434
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060578-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (NWSSP), HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Nicola Williams
Contact Email
corporate.services2@wales.nhs.uk, nicola.williams33@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500649

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRC HOLLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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