Award

Liquid Handling Robotics for Automated Whole Exome Library Preparation for NGS DNA Sequencing

NHS LOTHIAN BOARD "NHS LOTHIAN"

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2019 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

23 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Tender

19 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Planning

12 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lothian Board, based in Edinburgh, UK, has successfully concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Liquid Handling Robotics for Automated Whole Exome Library Preparation for NGS DNA Sequencing." This open tender, initiated to lease sophisticated liquid handling robotics, was officially awarded on 10 October 2019. The procurement process falls under the goods category, with a total contract value of £132,623.40. Interested suppliers submitted their bids electronically, with the decision-making process prioritising quality (70%) over price (30). The awarded product is intended for delivery to the NHS Lothian facilities, contributing to the advancement of DNA sequencing technologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical technology and automation sectors. Companies specialising in liquid handling robotics, particularly those capable of engineering solutions compliant with NHS standards, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. With NHS Lothian's ongoing focus on cutting-edge health technologies, businesses can leverage this procurement to enhance their market presence in the healthcare sector, potentially leading to further collaborations and contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Liquid Handling Robotics for Automated Whole Exome Library Preparation for NGS DNA Sequencing

Notice Description

Lothian Health Bord is looking to lease liquid handling robotics with approved protocol(s) for automated whole exome DNA library preparation for NGS sequencing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lothian Health Board is looking to lease liquid handling robotics with approved protocol(s) for automated whole exome DNA library preparation for NGS sequencing.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Extension of the term of the contract up to a maximum of 36 months at the discretion of Lothian Health Board.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000564112
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368920
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,623 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2019Expired
Award Date
10 Oct 20196 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 LOTHIAN BOARD "NHS LOTHIAN"
Additional Buyers

NHS LOTHIAN

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337055&idx=1
    14th November 2018 - Brief - Liquid handling robot for automated whole exome library preparation for NGS DNA sequencing
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337055
    RFI - Liquid handling robot for automated whole exome library preparation for NGS DNA sequencing - NHS Lothian has released this PIN as a Request for Information (RFI) to suppliers able to provide a liquid handling robot with approved protocol(s) for automated whole exome DNA library preparation for NGS sequencing. The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to: - understand market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and - provide NHS Lothian with indicative costs associated with the implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution The information to be provided will help us better understand the market and consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. Further information is provided in the Brief attached to this notice.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360956
    Liquid Handling Robotics for Automated Whole Exome Library Preparation for NGS DNA Sequencing - Lothian Health Bord is looking to lease liquid handling robotics with approved protocol(s) for automated whole exome DNA library preparation for NGS sequencing.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368920
    Liquid Handling Robotics for Automated Whole Exome Library Preparation for NGS DNA Sequencing - Lothian Health Bord is looking to lease liquid handling robotics with approved protocol(s) for automated whole exome DNA library preparation for NGS sequencing.

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