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Reagents, Consumables & Servicing for Genetics Laboratory

NHS GRAMPIAN

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23 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Reagents, Consumables & Servicing for Genetics Laboratory," which falls under the "Health" industry category. The procurement process was conducted via a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons and the essential need for existing equipment reliability. The tender location is Aberdeen, specifically at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, with the procurement stage now at the Award stage. The contract, valued at £53,131, was signed on 24th February 2026, with Beckman Coulter United Kingdom limited selected as the supplier.

This tender presents business opportunities primarily for suppliers in the medical and laboratory goods sector, particularly those capable of offering reagents, consumables, and servicing solutions. Given the technical requirements and validation processes already employed by NHS Grampian, businesses that already have a partnership with the organisation, or those that specialise in niche laboratory instruments with extensive validation, would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity is mainly for large-scale suppliers due to the complexity and specificity of the products and services needed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reagents, Consumables & Servicing for Genetics Laboratory

Notice Description

Reagents, Consumables & Servicing for Genetics Laboratory

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award to existing supplier.

Options: Unlikely to change supplier next year due to the validation processes involved, Therefore there will likely be another award in 2027

Procurement Information

Maintenance and servicing of this instrument is essential to ensure reliable and timely delivery of services. The instrument and products have undergone extensive validation processes within the laboratory. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827261
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552241
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

CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,131 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months 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
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

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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