The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services is purchasing The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits for the All-Wales Medical Genomics Services within the Cardiff & Vale Health Board. The procurement stage for this tender is complete, with a contract value of £400,000. The procurement method used was a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The deadline for this tender was 2022-11-07, and the location is in Cardiff, UK. The industry category is Health (COFOG code 07).

This tender for DNA Maxwell Kits offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of genetic testing and medical equipment. Businesses that specialise in providing consumables for automated DNA extraction instruments, specifically the Maxwell 16 instrument, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The single supplier awarded the contract, Promega Uk Ltd, demonstrates that opportunities exist for businesses with the capabilities to meet the exceptional standards required by the All-Wales Medical Genomics Services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits

Notice Description

The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits for the All-Wales Medical Genomics Services situated within the Cardiff & Vale Health Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of DNA Maxwell kits that are specifically designed for use on the Maxwell Instruments for automated extraction. The kits are used for the DNA extraction from various sample types yielding high quality DNA. Through scope of the market and discussion with Genetic professionals within and outside the Health Board, it was concluded that only one supplier is able to offer the extraction chemistry on the Maxwell 16 instrument. The provision of the consumables will provide continuity of the service and continue to support patient care throughout the Health Board.

Procurement Information

The Provision of DNA Maxwell kits are only able to be provided by the Manufacturer of the consumables and through extensive market research and a full scope of the market it was comprehensively concluded by the All-Wales Medical Genomic Service and the procurement department that a VEAT notice could be established. Aligned with UK Procurement regulations and the OJEU tender threshold it was determined that through the extensive scope of the market and consultation with genomic professionals, only one supplier in the European market is able to offer the consumables to the exceptional standard required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-126440
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126440
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Promega Uk Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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