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Reagents, Consumables & Servicing - Genetics

NHS GRAMPIAN

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02 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian, located in Aberdeen, UK, has completed a procurement process for the provision of reagents, consumables, and servicing for its genetics laboratory at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This procurement, designated as "Reagents, Consumables & Servicing - Genetics," falls under the health industry category and required direct award to the existing supplier, Illumina Cambridge Ltd. The award was made without prior publication due to technical reasons, with the instruments and reagents requiring specific validation processes that are already in place. The contract was signed on 23rd February 2026, valued at £198,846, signalling the award stage in the procurement lifecycle.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for Illumina Cambridge Ltd. to continue supporting NHS Grampian's genetic laboratory operations, reinforcing its position in the public health sector. Despite the limited procurement method, direct awards such as this can serve as a reference for large businesses that specialise in technically sophisticated products, especially where validation is crucial. The absence of competitive bids highlights the importance of building long-term relationships with contract authorities like NHS Grampian to navigate and potentially secure future tenders that require specific expertise. Organisations with unique technological specialties or those holding previous accreditation and validation in similar projects may benefit from such procurement scenarios.

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Notice Title

Reagents, Consumables & Servicing - Genetics

Notice Description

Reagents, Consumables & Servicing for the genetics laboratory

Procurement Information

Direct Award to the existing supplier of the reagents required to operate these instruments. The instruments and reagents have all undergone extensive validation processes within the laboratory, many of which are UKAS accredited. Purchase of alternative instruments & reagents would incur significant costs and involve delay to testing as additional extensive validation work would need to be undertaken before use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825183
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550656
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,846 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks 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
AB15 6RE
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
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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