Award

Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology Provision of a SNP Microarray System

NHS GRAMPIAN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Tender

13 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian, one of Scotland's largest health boards, has completed the procurement process for a SNP Microarray System for Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology. The procurement, conducted as an open procedure, focused on acquiring equipment capable of detecting copy number variations (CNV) and SNP genotyping, crucial for clinical services. The tender was active until 27 January 2020, with an awarded contract to Life Technologies Ltd valued at £125,608. The delivery location for the equipment is the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Aberdeen, UK, and the contract aims to enhance the patient services provided to over half a million residents in the Grampian region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health technology and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced microarray systems. Companies focused on offering automated scanning solutions and associated analysis software stand to gain from engaging in future tenders with NHS Grampian. With the ongoing emphasis on health technology innovation, suppliers—especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—that demonstrate the capacity to meet rigorous quality and price criteria will find valuable opportunities for growth in this evolving market.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology Provision of a SNP Microarray System

Notice Description

The Authority is intending to purchase new equipment with the ability to process and scan SNP microarrays (capable of CNV detection and SNP genotyping). The system must enable batch flexibility to ensure efficient and responsive running of clinically urgent microarray services. Tenders are invited to provide an array system to deliver these services. This system must include all equipment required for processing and scanning SNP microarrays including an automated scanner and any associated analysis software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Grampian (the Authority) is one of the largest health boards in Scotland and is responsible for providing NHS services to over half a million people living in the Grampian Region of Scotland. The Authority's Department of Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology provides a microarray service for postnatal/prenatal and oncology patients. The Authority is intending to purchase new equipment with the ability to process and scan SNP microarrays (capable of CNV detection and SNP genotyping). The system must enable batch flexibility to ensure efficient and responsive running of clinically urgent microarray services. Tenders are invited to provide an array system to deliver these services. This system must include all equipment required for processing and scanning SNP microarrays including an automated scanner and any associated analysis software. Further information is provided in the documents on the PCS Tender site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000607636
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384659
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,608 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 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 GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 2XE
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
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375096
    Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology Provision of a SNP Microarray System - The Authority is intending to purchase new equipment with the ability to process and scan SNP microarrays (capable of CNV detection and SNP genotyping). The system must enable batch flexibility to ensure efficient and responsive running of clinically urgent microarray services. Tenders are invited to provide an array system to deliver these services. This system must include all equipment required for processing and scanning SNP microarrays including an automated scanner and any associated analysis software.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384659
    Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology Provision of a SNP Microarray System - The Authority is intending to purchase new equipment with the ability to process and scan SNP microarrays (capable of CNV detection and SNP genotyping). The system must enable batch flexibility to ensure efficient and responsive running of clinically urgent microarray services. Tenders are invited to provide an array system to deliver these services. This system must include all equipment required for processing and scanning SNP microarrays including an automated scanner and any associated analysis software.

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