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Laboratory Reagents & Consumables

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Laboratory Reagents & Consumables" was conducted by NHS Grampian, a buyer located at Summerfield House, Aberdeen. The procurement falls under the health industry category and the location for this contract is the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This process is in the award stage, with the contract being signed on 8th May 2026. The procurement method was limited, facilitating direct award to Devyser UK, the existing supplier, as documented in the completion of the award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons and the specific validation requirements of the reagents.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities specifically tailored to suppliers of specialised laboratory reagents and consumables. The process was directed to Devyser UK, highlighting niche markets' potential for entities with established technical expertise and validated products in health diagnostics. Small to medium enterprises with experience in delivering similar specialised goods, particularly those that can ensure UKAS accreditation, would find such opportunities beneficial for establishing or expanding their footprint in the healthcare sector. As no competition was introduced due to technical restrictions, similar future contracts could favour suppliers with exclusive or highly specialised product offerings. The contract was valued at £123,366, reflecting the strategic procurement value for both supplier and healthcare buyer.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Reagents & Consumables

Notice Description

Devyser Reagents and Consumables for Genetics Laboratory

Procurement Information

Devyser reagents are used for testing Cystic Fibrosis, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia and Prostate cancer and have previously undergone extensive validation processes within the laboratory. These services are UKAS accredited. Purchase of alternative reagents would involve delay to testing as additional extensive validation work would need to be undertaken before use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832254
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556133
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,366 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20263 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

DEVYSER

Further Information

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