Award

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

NHS TAYSIDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Tender

31 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Tayside has initiated a public procurement process for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) based in Dundee, UK. The procurement aims to lease laboratory equipment and purchase consumables for a more effective implementation of NIPT in trisomy screening. The open procedure, classified under health services, has reached the award stage as of February 28, 2020, with a contract value of £940,000. This project's main goal is to enhance diagnostic performance and patient experience during the screening process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in healthcare technology and laboratory services, particularly those specialising in diagnostic testing equipment and reagents. Companies with experience in providing NIPT solutions or related IT systems for analysis and reporting would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The single supplier requirement indicates that successful bidders will need to demonstrate strong technical capability and cost-effectiveness, making it essential for prospective suppliers to showcase their compliance with quality management standards and innovation in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Notice Description

The procurement project was seeking to lease laboratory equipment and to purchase consumables / reagents which will deliver an evaluative implementation of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing(NIPT) as a second line screen for the first and second trimester trisomy 21, 13 and 18 screening programme. It aims to provide a better patient experience by improving the diagnostic performance of the screen with the offer of NIPT as a second line screen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement was for services for a single Supplier for the lease of equipment to undertake NIPT that focuses on T13, T18 and T21. The tender will include the following areas: - NIPT testing equipment - Associated reagents and consumables - Complete IT solution for analysis, reporting and short-term data storage

Renewal: Possibility of extending for 2 x 12 month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000592602
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383391
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£940,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20205 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 TAYSIDE
Additional Buyers

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

Contact Name
Carol Mackie, Matt Thomas, Rebecca Cruickshanks
Contact Email
carol.mackie@nhs.net, mthomas1@nhs.net, rcruickshanks@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1312756840, +44 1382660111, +44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 9SY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362042
    Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - The procurement project is seeking to lease laboratory equipment and to purchase consumables / reagents which will deliver an evaluative implementation of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing(NIPT) as a second line screen for the first and second trimester trisomy 21, 13 and 18 screening programme. It aims to provide a better patient experience by improving the diagnostic performance of the screen with the offer of NIPT as a second line screen.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383391
    Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - The procurement project was seeking to lease laboratory equipment and to purchase consumables / reagents which will deliver an evaluative implementation of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing(NIPT) as a second line screen for the first and second trimester trisomy 21, 13 and 18 screening programme. It aims to provide a better patient experience by improving the diagnostic performance of the screen with the offer of NIPT as a second line screen.

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