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Reagents, Consumables & Servicing - Genetics

NHS Grampian

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian, located in Aberdeen, has completed a public procurement contract focussed on the supply of reagents, consumables, and servicing for its genetics laboratory at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This contract falls under the "goods" category, specifically designed for laboratory reagents, and was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons requiring a direct award. The contract was signed on 23rd February 2026 and awarded to Illumina Cambridge Ltd., a large supplier with extensive validation processes in place, ensuring continuity in operations without incurring additional substantial costs and delays. The procurement process has concluded with the contract marked as active, after only one bid was submitted, which originated from a non-EU foreign entity. The award value of the contract amounted to GBP 198,846.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large suppliers in the medical and laboratory equipment industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised reagents and consumables that meet the technical requirements validated in health settings. Businesses with established technical expertise and product validation aligned with UKAS accreditation stand a good chance to partner in similar future procurements. While SMEs did not participate in this tender, established entities with the capability to offer seamless integration with existing validated systems can leverage such contracts for business growth, expanding their presence within the NHS and potentially gaining access to a stable and ongoing service requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reagents, Consumables & Servicing - Genetics

Notice Description

Reagents, Consumables & Servicing for the genetics laboratory

Procurement Information

Direct Award to the existing supplier of the reagents required to operate these instruments. The instruments and reagents have all undergone extensive validation processes within the laboratory, many of which are UKAS accredited. Purchase of alternative instruments & reagents would incur significant costs and involve delay to testing as additional extensive validation work would need to be undertaken before use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018331-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,846 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Grampian
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Illumina Cambridge Ltd.

Further Information

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