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Reagents, Consumables & Servicing for Genetics Laboratory

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS Grampian focuses on acquiring reagents, consumables, and servicing for their Genetics Laboratory located at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This process, classified under the health industry category, employed a limited procurement method due to technical reasons, as all required supplies are uniquely provided by Qiagen Ltd. Awarded on 23 February 2026, this contract, valued at £109,095 GBP, marks the completion of the tendering stage without prior publication, reflecting the strategic decision to ensure continuity and adherence to established validation standards within their laboratory.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for large-scale entities specialising in biotechnology and laboratory equipment manufacturing. Although the direct award to Qiagen Ltd suggests limited competition, businesses with established technical validation capabilities and specialised products could explore future collaborative opportunities with NHS Grampian. The contract outlines a need for recurrent technological supplies, an area ripe for innovation and custom solutions, contributing to sector-driven growth and technological advancement in public health infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Reagents, Consumables & Servicing for Genetics Laboratory

Notice Description

Reagents, Consumables & Servicing for use in the Genetics lab

Procurement Information

The reagents & consumables required for these instruments are only supplied by Qiagen. The instrument and products have undergone extensive validation processes within the laboratory and 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-r6ebe6-0000825254
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550709
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
£109,095 £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

QIAGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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