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10 Jul 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves NHS Grampian, a body governed by public law based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, for the provision of services related to medical laboratories. The project, titled "HRD Companion Diagnostic Test," is aimed at detecting Homologous Recombination Deficiency in ovarian cancer patients. The procurement falls under the services category and is location-specific to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. It is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 24th June 2026 to Myriad Genetics. Due to technical reasons, the procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication. This approach was necessary as no UK suppliers were available to provide the service at the time.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics, especially those involved in genomic testing. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in developing advanced diagnostic tools may find this contract particularly lucrative, given the contract value of £153,000. While the procurement has already been awarded to Myriad Genetics, businesses within the sector can leverage such opportunities for future tenders by fostering collaborations or developing niche expertise to address technical barriers that limit competition. Engaging with health bodies like NHS Grampian could present avenues for innovation and partnership in the medical services domain.

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Notice Title

HRD Companion Diagnostic Test

Notice Description

The HRD Diagnostic test is a test currently employed in genomics for the detection of Homologous Recombination Deficiency in a subset of ovarian cancer patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender Waiver as UK supplier not yet in a position to provide this service.

Procurement Information

Tender Waiver as UK provder not in a position to provide these tests yet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065287-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
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

MYRIAD GENETICS

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