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Award of Contract for Consumables for IVF Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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15 Sep 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract titled "Award of Contract for Consumables for IVF Equipment" on 11th September 2020. This procurement falls under the goods category and relates to the education sector. The contract was completed without a competitive process due to the specific technical requirements of the consumables involved, which are uniquely suited for use with existing IVF equipment. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating a formal process, although in this instance, competition was not solicited due to the nature of the items and past collaboration between the buying organisation and the supplier.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical or IVF-related consumables, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in developing highly technical products for specialised medical procedures. Companies like Cook UK Ltd, which have an established relationship with the University of Aberdeen, had the advantage in this procurement. Businesses looking to expand in this niche market may find potential opportunities by forging similar alliances, investing in research and development of tailored products, and understanding the technical requirements of IVF processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Contract for Consumables for IVF Equipment

Notice Description

Consumables for IVF Equipment: This contract has been awarded to Cooks Medical UK Ltd without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure. Competition was absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: The centre has worked with Cook Medical UK over the years to perfect the materials used in the highly specialised procedure of human ovum harvest, the manipulation of the human ova and the replacement of the embryo. The consumables are designed to be used with the suction pump which the Centre purchased several years ago, and which is still fit for purpose.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consumables for IVF Equipment: This contract has been awarded to Cooks Medical UK Ltd without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure. Competition was absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: The centre has worked with Cook Medical UK over the years to perfect the materials used in the highly specialised procedure of human ovum harvest, the manipulation of the human ova and the replacement of the embryo. The consumables are designed to be used with the suction pump which the Centre purchased several years ago, and which is still fit for purpose.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000630598
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394751
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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
£56,274 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
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
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394751
    Award of Contract for Consumables for IVF Equipment - Consumables for IVF Equipment: This contract has been awarded to Cooks Medical UK Ltd without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure. Competition was absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: The centre has worked with Cook Medical UK over the years to perfect the materials used in the highly specialised procedure of human ovum harvest, the manipulation of the human ova and the replacement of the embryo. The consumables are designed to be used with the suction pump which the Centre purchased several years ago, and which is still fit for purpose.

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